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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1923-07-24 Minutes4 CO M MissioN MINUTES O TING Ne o oN July 24, 1923 AMP PREPARED sr. THE QFFIC TTHE CJTY am( 111f11111111111111111S111116111111 11111111111111MMINK1181111111111111i11111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 II 11■IIII IIII IIIIII III11 III IIII III 111 I Ilil IIII 11 II l I MINUTES OF THE MEETING OP THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA. On the 24th day of July, A. D. 1923, the Commission of the City of Miami, Florida, met in regular session at nine o'clock a. m., at the City Hall in Miami, Florida, there be- ing present the following: E. C. Romfh, J. E. Lummus, J. I. Wilson, C. D. Leffler. ABSENT: J.H.Gilman. READING OF MINUTES MEETING OF JULY 17TH AND 18TH The Clerk read the minutes of the meeting of July 17th and July 18th which were ap- proved and accepted. EXCUSING ABSENCE OF 4AS. H. GILMAN, COMMISSI0NIR FRi9M ATTENDANCE-5 REGULAR MEETINGS The following resolution, excusing the absence of Commissioner Jas. H. Gilman from five regular meetings of the Commission, was introduoed by Mr. Lummus; RESOLUTION NO. 868. A RESOLUTION EXCUSING TFE ABSENCE OF JAMES H. GIL- MAN, A MEMBER OF THE CITY COMMISSION, FROM ATTEN- DANCE AT FIVE REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE COMMISSION. WHEREAS, James H. Gilman has heretofore reported to the Commis- sion that it would be neoessary for him to be absent from five regu- lar meetings of the City Commission, and WHEREAS, the City Charter of the City of Miami requires that such absence be excused by resolution passed by the City Commission and duly entered upon the minutes; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED by the Commission of the City of Miami, that the absence of James H. Gilman from attendance at five regular meetings of the City Commission be, and is hereby, excused. Motion by Mr. Lummus, seconded by Mr. Wilson, that the said resolution be passed and adopted. 0n roll oall the vote thereon was as follows: AYES: Messrs. Romfh, Lummus, Wilson, Leffler. NOES: None. Motion unanimously carried and the said resolution passed aad adopted. STATEMENT BY DIRECTOR OF FINANCE UNDER SECTION 67 OF CITY CHARTER A resolution requesting the Director of Finance to submit statement under Section 57 of the City Charter was introduced by Mr. Wilson and is as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 869. A RESOLUTION RE4UESTING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO SUBLMIT STATEMENT UNDER SECTION 57 OF THE CITY CHARTER, AS AIENDED. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMET:35I0N OF THE CITY OF MIAMI; That the Director of Finance is requested to submit to the Commission the statement required of him by Section 57 of the City Charter, as amended by Legislature of 1923, ratified by the qualified elec- tors on July 17, 1923, as a condition precedent to the issuance of revenue bonds under said section. Motion by Mr. Wilson, seconded by Mr. Lummus, that the said resolution be passed and adopted. 0n roll call the vote thereon was as follows: AYES: Messrs. Romfh, Lummus, Wilson, Leffler. NOES: None. Motion unanimously carried and the said re- solutionpassed and adopted. AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF 6 NEW STREET CARS FOR STREET RAILWAY The City Manager reported to the Commission that it was neoessary for the City to purchase six new streets cars to be used on the City's street railway exten- sion and thereupon the following resolution, authorising the City Manager to purchase six new street oars, was offered by Mr. Wilson: RESOLUTION NO. 870. A RESOLUTION AU'THORILING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE SIX (6) NEW STREET CARS UNDER SUCH TERMS AND CONDITIONS AS MAY BE FOR THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE CITY. WHEREAS, the City Manager has reported that it is neoessary for the City to purchase six (6) new street oars for the Munioi- pal Street Railway System, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED by the Commission of the City of Miami that the City Manager be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to purchase six (6) new street cars for the Municipal Street Railway of such pattern and at such price and on such terms ao may be for the best interest of the City. Motion by Mr. Wilson, seconded by Mr. Leffler, that the said resolution be pass ed and adopted. Cr. roll call the Mote thereon was as follows: AYES: Messrs. Romfh, Lummus,Wilson, Leffler. NOES: None. Motion unanimously carried and the said resolution passed and adopted. AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF 4500 TO REAL ESTATE JOURNAL FOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE A resolution authorizing the Director of Finance to pay tr.e sum of $500.00 to the Real Estate Journal Publishing Company as per contract with the Miami Cham- ber of Commerce was offered by LIr. Wilson and is as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 871. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO PAY THE SUM OF $500.00 TO THE REAL ESTATE JOURNAL PUBLISHING COMPANY AS PER CONTRACT WITH THE MIAMI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. ImmoIiholiNiii IP 1IIH IIIII III IIIIIIIIIIIIkIIIIIIJ I WHEREAS, the Miami Chamber of Commerce has presented a bill, from the Real Estate Journal Publishing Company, for five hundred subscrip- tions to the Real Estate Journal, and recommends that the sum of $500.00 be paid to this Company; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED by the Commission of the City of Miami that the above amount be paid, and charged to the 1923 Publicity Appropriation. Motion by Mr. Wilson, seconded by Mr. Leffler, that the said resolution be passed and adopted. 0n roll call the vote thereon was as follows: AYES: Messrs. Romfh, Lummus, Wilson, Leffler. NOES: None. Motion unanimously carried and the said resolution pass- ed and adopted. TRANSFER OF $2.000.00 FROM BOND FUNDS TO ADMINISTRATION -PUBLIC UTILITIES A resolution authorizing the transfer of $2,000.00 from the Park, Water Supply and Street Railway bond funds to Administration -Public Utilities for the purohaee of tools, and instruments necessary for that Department was introduced by Mr. Wilson and is in full as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 867. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A TRANSFER OF $2,000.00 FROM THE PARK, WATER SUPPLY AND STREET RAILWAY BOND FUNDS TO ADMI- NISTRATION-PUBLIO UTILITIES FOR THE PURCHASE OF TOOLS AND INSTRUMENTS NECESSARY FOR THAT DEPARTMENT. WHEREAS, the Director of Public Utilities reports that the transfer is necessary to the Department of Public Utilities for chase of tools and instruments, to be used on the construction water supply and street railway, now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED by the Commission of the City of Miami that tor of Finance be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to following transfers: Park Bond Funds FROM Water Supply Bond Funds Street Railway Bond Funds 375 00 TOTAL $2,000.00 TO Public Utilities Tools & Instruments $925.00 700 00 $2,000.00 following the pur- of the parks, the Dire3- make the Motion by Mr.Wilson, seconded by Mr. Lummus, that the said resolution be passed and adopted. On roll call the vote thereon was as follows: AYES: Messrs. Romfh, Lummus, Wilson, Leffler. NOES: None. Motion unanimously carried and the said resolution pass- ed and adopted. AUTHORIZING REFUND TO JESSE LEE FOR 1922 CITY TAXES A resolution authorizing the refund of 44.37 to Jesse Lee for 1922 City Taxes errone- ously collected on Lot 15, Baldwin's Subdivision, was offered by Mr. Wilson: RESOLUTION NO. 872. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REFUND OF 04.37 TO JESSE LEE FOR 1922 CITY TAXES ERRONEOUSLY COLLECT- ED ON LOT 15, BALDWIN'S SUBDIVISION. WHEREAS, the Director of Finance reports that Lot 15, Baldwin's Subdivision, was assessed on the 1922 City tax roll at a real estate valuation of $450.00, and improvements 4250.00, but upon investiga- tion by the Tax Assessor, it has been discovered the improvement was assessed in error, and therefore should be refunded for the amount of taxes collected on the improvement, now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED by the Commission of the City of Miami that the Director of Finance be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to refund the sum of 04.37 to Mr. Jesse Lee for 1922 taxes erroneously collected. Motion by Mr. Wilson, seconded by Mr. Lummus, that the said resolution be passed and adopted. en roll call the vote thereon was as follows: AYES: Messrs. Romfh, Lum- mus, Wilson, Leffler. NOES: None. Motion unanimously carried and the said resolu- tion passed and adopted. RECOLII.:ENDATIOI:S IN RE: STREET RAILWAY EXTENSION FROM MIAMI REALTY BOARD Communication addressed to the City Commission under date of July 21, 1923, from the Executive Committee of the Miami Realty Board in reference to the proposed plans for Street Railway Extension was received and on motion of Mr. Wilson, se- conded by Mr. Teffler, the said communication was ordered filed and spread upon the minutes: 61 t3 Jtily 24th : »:x t 1112E/11111111111121118181111111EIMNI.I11111.■I.iI111111lll11111UIIf1111IIIIIIIIIIIII 1111111■1011111111IIIII11UIIIII11■111111111111111111111111111111 111111111111 111 1 1 Miami, Fia., July 21, 1923. IMM11711111! INIMIN II I.i!!RINVI1 City Commissioners, City of Miami, Fioride.- We reoommend the following changes in the proposed plans for Street Railway Extensions now under consideration by you: Recommendation No. 1: Eliminate the proposed loop South of Flagler Street, and incorporate in lieu thereof the following loop: Leading North from Flagler Street along the Railroad to F. E. C. De- pot; thence East on Northwest and Northeast Second Street to North- east Third Avenue; thenoe South on Northeast Third Avenue to Flag- ler Street; thence West on East Plagler Street to join the pre- sent track. BENEFITS OF RECOMMENDATION NO.1: We feel that the loop situated on the North side of Flagler St. would serve a much greater demand than the one proposed South of Plagler Street. It covers a section of the City more devoted to bu- siness purposes,. retail stores, theatres, and ohurchss; and con- nects with the F.E.C. depot. It will be far more advantageously placed for the multitudes that visit the new City Park. And espe- cially is this true in the event that the Band Stand should be mov- ed to the new City Park north of Flagler Street. It constitutes a loop which could be negotiated by all Miami and Miami Beach lines. Due to its slightly larger size it will create less congestion than the proposed South loop. It would be far more advantageously situa- ted for the connection of a future extension leading to the North- west. It covers a territory less frequented by jitneys, and would in our opinion, furnish stopping points of much greater safety. Recommendation No. 2.- Eliminate the additional track on West Flagler Street from the Railroad to Seventh Avenue; also the track on Southwest Sixth Avenue from Flagler Street to Southwest Sixth Street; and incorporate in lieu thereof the following line: Con - neat with the dead-end of the track proposed for Southwest Second Avenue and continue it across the Bridge to Southwest Sixth Street; thence West on Southwest Sixth Street to connect with the proposed line running West. BENEFITS OF RECOMIENDA'TIOiT NO.2: This relieves the already congested condition of Flagler St. and especially the Plagler Street Bridge of a great additional bur- den, and c mpl etes a gap which would have to be made at some future date. It gives transportation facilities to a large area which otherwise would not receive them at present. It also furnishes an ideal point of connection for any future extensions to the South, and it renders a considerable saving in trackage. And at the same time, it does not deprive the middle -western section of an advanta- ges contemplated by the other plan. Recommendation No. 3.- Connect with the dead-end line on South- west Sixth Street at Fourteenth Avenue, and continue it West to Se- venteenth Avenue. BENEFITS OF RECOMMENDATION NO.3: It is our opinion that these three additional blocks of track- age upon this line is extremely essential to properly care for the great number of people living West and South of the terminus of this extension; and by this same reasoning it would undoutedly be of great assistance in making this particular line pay for itself. The patronage received through the extension of this line to Se- venth Avenue, would not only pay for the extension but aid material- ly the entire system. Respectfully submitted, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MIAMI REALTY BOARD B. B. Tatum, Pres. J. E. Meyer Adrian McCune Thos. S. Davenport Frank F. Stearns E. Lee Hughes L. W. Crow W. L. Greene, Seoy. (SEAL) R. V. Waters. AGREEMENTS WITH STEAMSHIP COMPANIES FOR WHARFAGE AND DOCKAGE The City Manager made verbal report in reference to the outstanding agreements be- tween the City of Miami and the Clyde S. S. Co., the Gulf & Southern 3. S. Co., and the Baltimore & Carolina S. S. Co., and thereupon, upon motion of Mr. Lummus, seconded by Mr. Wilson, it was resolved that the City Manager be, and he is Here- by authorized and directed to enter into contract with the said companies for a period of two (2) years from November 1, 1923, for warehouse space and dockage on the Dame terms and conditions as now exist and submit same to the Commission at its next regular meeting. On roll call the vote thereon was as follows: AYES: M SSRS. Romfh, Lummus, Wilson, Leffler. NOES: None. Motion unanimously carried., MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY REPORT OF CITY MANAGER Communication from the City Manager to the Commission under date of July 21, 1923 to which was attached a letter to the Commission from Harold H. Bailey and his attorney, under date of July 18, 1923, in reference to the taking over of the Natural History Museum. On motion of Mr. Leffler, seconded by Mr. Lummus, the communications were ordered filed and spread upon the minutes and it was re- solved that consideration and action on said communication of Mr. Bailey be de- ferred until some future date. 84, 1923. City l pager's Communica Miami, Florida, July 21, 1923. City Commission, Miami, Fla. Gentlemen: I am attaching hereto a tentative proposition submitted by Mr. Harold H. Bailey in the matter of establishing a natural history museum in one of the City's parks. I have seen a large part of Mr. Bailey's collections and he certainly has a wonderful collection of birds, animals, shells, etc., and with hie collection augmented by other collections which he thinks he can obtain, would make a very interesting museum and also one of great educational value. As desirable as it might be to have this museum, it is a question again as to whether the City can afford to take on this added expense. No provision is made in the Budget for this, and with so many other large projects under way, and the consequent ad- ded operating cost of the City, make it almost imperative that no new departments be created at this time, which would materially in- crease the operating expenses of the City. I believe this matter can better wait for the present, and until euoh time as the City gets large enough and in a position to maintain institutions of this sort as City Institutions. Respectfully, F. H. wHARTON City Manager Harold H. Bailey's Communication: Miami, Florida, July 18, 1923. Honorable City Commission, Miami, Florida. In re: Natural History Museum Gentlemen: Mr. Harold H.Bailey of Miami Beach, Florida, authorizes us to say that he will undertake for you, the management of a na- tural history museum for Miami upon the following terms and con- ditions:- let. That a suitable building be erected for this pur- pose in one of the city parks, other than the new Bay Front Park, and that for the erection of such a building and the expense inci- dental to -the care and maintenance of such building and the exhi- bits to be installed therein and the.salary of Mr. Bailey, an am- ount of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) be appropriated by you the f iret year, to be disbursed as follows: - Estimated cost of building $18 000.00 Equipment and labor of installa- tion of exhibits 2,000.00 Directors salary to Mr. Bailey,. 3 600.00 Operating expenses including lights, water, Insurance, janitor,eto. . .1,400.00 Total Cost First Year Not to Exceed §25,000.00 2nd. That an appropriation of Six thousand two hundred dollars (06,250) per year for four successive years there - be made to defray the following expenses of each year, name- Direotbrs salary to Mr. Bailey, $3,600.00 New equipment and labor in re installation . 1,250.00 Operation expenses ac above. . . 1.400.00 3rd. Lr. Bailey shall be employed as the Director of this museum for a period of five years at an annual salary cf three thousand six hundred (41,600.) dollars payable in equal monthly installments. 4th. Mr. Bailey will loan to the City for installation in this building, without coet to the city, his entire collection and library of natural history and will supervise the installation of same under the above contract. That as security for the produc- tion of this ethibit and library, L;r. Bailey will deposit with the City, first class negotiable securities in an amount of not lees than ten thousand (410,000.) dollars to be returned to him When such collection and library hpve been deposited, though not install- ed in said building in accordance with his agreement, after which time the exhibit and library itself will be sufficient seourity for the performance by I.1r. Bailey of his contract. 5th. Mr. Bailey will agree under these considerations to mike the loan of his aforesaid collection and library for a per- iod of five (5) years, and to manage the building and supervise the equipment and collections for a like period, with privilege of renewing this arrangement for a period of five years upon suitable terms to be mutually agreed upon. 6th. That such building must be begun within two weeks from the acceptance of this proposition and be completed on or be- fore January 1st, 1924. 7th. That this proposition must be accepted on or be- fore Augue t 1st, next, and the salary of Mr. Bailey started at the time of the beginning of the construction of said building and the furnishiLg of the aforesaid securities as hereinbefore set out. Very truly yours, CLIFTON D. BENSON Attorney for Harold H. Bailey fifty after ly: APPROVED: Harold H. Bailey. July 24, 1923. IIINNIREN1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 1111111 1111 11111111111111 11111111111 P AUDIT REPORT OF ERNST & ERNST FOR YEARS 1921 AND 1922. Communication from Messrs. :gnat & Ernst, addressed to the Mayor, under date of July 21, 1923, a000mpanied by copies of the audit report of the City of Miami as of Deoember 31, 1921 and Deoember 31, 1922, together with copies of the said audit report, were received and filed and the said communication ordered spread upon the minutes. Thereupon, upon motion of Mr. Lummus, seconded by Mt. Wilson, it was resolved that one oopy of each of said reports be delivered to the Direotor of Finance and to the City Manager to be kept on file in their respective offices. It was further resolved that the City Manager be authorized and directed to have one hundred (100) copies of the report as of December 31, 1921 and of the report as of December 31, 1922, printed in proper form for distribution. 0n roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Messrs. Romfh, Lummus, Wilson, Leffler. NOES: None. Motion unanimously carried. AUTHORIZING PAYMENT PROM SERIES "'T" BOND FUND UNTIL "U" BOLD FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE The following resolution, authorizing the Director of Finance to pay the esti- mates from series "T" bond issue until such funds are available from Series "U" bond issue, was introduced by Mr. Wilson: RESOLUTION NO. 873. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO PAY THE .ESTIMATES FROM SERIES "T" BOND ISSUE UNTIL SUCH FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE FROM SERIES "U" BOND ISSUE. WHEREAS, certain contracts have been awarded to be paid from the proceeds of the sale of :series "U" Bonds which proceeds have not yet been received, and WHEREAS, certain estimates for completed work have become due and payable and further estimates will be due and payable before funds will be available from said Series "U" Bonds, now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED by the Commission of the City of Miami that the Director of Finance be, and is hereby, authorized to pay said esti- mates from the balanoe remaining in Series "T" Bond Issue until the proceeds from the sale of Series "U" Bonds are available, at which time all advances from Series "T" in payment of said estimates are to be reimbursed to said Series "T" Bond Issue from the proceeds of sale of Series "U" Bonds. Motion by LIr. Wilson, seconded by Llr. Lummus, that the said resolution be passed and adopted. On roll call the vote thereon was as follows: AYES: Messrs. Romfh, Lummus, Wilson, Leffler. NOES: None. Motion unanimously Barr ied and the said re- solutionpassed and adopted. AUTHORIZING CERTAIN CLOSING ENTRIES IN GENERAL BOOKS IN CHANGE OF FISCAL YEAR A resolution authorizing certain closing entries to be made in the General Booke of the City of Miami, as of June 30th, 1923, in consequence of the change in the Fiscal Year of said City, was introduced by Mr. Leffler and is as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 874. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CERTAIN CLOSING ENTRIES TO BE MADE IN THE GENERAL BOOKS OF THE CITY OF MI- AMI, AS OF JUNE 30TH, 1923, IN CONSEQUENCE OF THE CHANGE IN THE FISCAL YEAR OF SAID CITY. WHEREAS, the Legislature of the State of Florida at its 1923 session, did authorize an amendment to the Charter of the Jity of Miami which said Charter was adopted by the Electors of said City at an election held Llay 17, 1921, said amendment providing that the fiscal year of the City shall begin with the first day of July of each year and shall end with the thirtieth day of June of the following year, and being subject to the aroproval of said electors at an election to be held, and WHEREAS, the said Electors did vote their approval of said amendment at an election held in said City on the 17th day of July 1923, and WHEREAS, it is necessary to close the General Books of said City as of date June 30th, 1923, in order to comply with the pro- visions of said amendment, nog•:, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED by the Commission of the City of Miami that the Director of Finance be, and is hereby, authorized to make the necessary entries in order to close said General Books as of June 30th, 1923. Motion by I.Ir. Leffler, seconded by Mr. Wilson, that the said resolution be passed and adopted. On roll call the vote thereon was as follows: AYES: Messrs. Romfh, Lummus, Wilson, Leffler. NOES: None. Motion unanimously carried and the said re- solution passed and adopted. WIDEI+ ING OF N. MIAMI AVENUE REPORT OF CITY MANAGER The City Manager presented communication to the Commission under date of July 23, 1923, in the matter of widening of N. Miami Avenue, which on motion of Mr. Wilson, seconded by Mr. Leffler, wasordered filed and spread upon the minutes: c;1 ti July 24th, 1923. Report of City Manager -Widening N. Miami Ave; 11111111111I11i1IlI1III!■1111®YI1.11111111111111111 IIIIIIIII■11 I11111111 ■III IL11,1111111111■III IIIIIIIIIII IIl11111 I III 111111111 11114 I1 I I I City Commission, Miami, Fla., Gentlemen: Miami, Florida. •'July 23, 1923. In the matter of widening N. Miami Ave. from 14th St. (Wad- dell) north to 36th st., I have just oompleted negotiations for the fol- lowing properties needed for the purpose: I have paid L. M. Harper 4800.00 for the East 18 feet of Lot 5 of Block 1, Johnson and Waddell Addition and have secured deed for same. I have also allowed Mrs. Lucille C. Pearson 4500.00 for the W. 20 ft. of Lot 3, Blook 2, Fleming and Pearson Subdivision. I have deed and abstract covering this transaction. I have closed the deal with Mrs. Minnie L. Singleton for the W. 20 ft. of Lot 7, Block 3, Fleming and Pearson Subdivision, and also the W. 20 ft. of an unplatted area just south and adjacent to the above property, said unplatted parcel of land having a frontage of 80 ft. on N. Miami Ave., making a total frontage of 120 feet on N. Miami Ave. I have allowed Mrs. Singleton 41400.00 for this property. I have also closed a deal, and the papers are now in escrow in the First National Bank, with the Seminole Bed Spring and Mattress Mfg. Co. Their property has a frontage of 100 feet on N. Miami Ave. and lies immediately South and adjacent to the Minnie L. Singleton pro- perty. In this deal, I have allowed the Seminole Bed Spring and Mattress Mfg. Co. y$1500 for the cost of arcadirg their present building, and have also exchanged property with them, giving them a small parcel of land joining their property on the south in exchange for the West 20 ft. of their property. I have also allowed W. W. Campbell 460.00 for the West 10 ft. of Lot 6, Blook 16 of Robins, Graham and Chillingworth Subdivision. This $60.00 is to re-imburse him for the sidewalk he had just built in front of this property. With the completion of these deals, there is nothing in the way of completing the widening of N. Miami Ave. to 70 feet except the two pieoes of property you have recently ordered condemned. I would like to have you pass the necessary resolution confirm- ing my actions in these matters, as these deals have all been completed. Respectfully, 10. H. WHARTON City Manager Thereupon, upon mot the action of the C is hereby, approved srs. Romfh, Lummus, said resolution pas ion of Mr. Wil ity Manager as and ratified. Wilson, Leffl sed and adopte son, seconded by Mx. Leffler, it was resolved that set forth in the communication.aforesaid be, and On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Mas- er. NOES: None. Motion unanimously carried and the d. PROPERTY OF C. H. WARD FOR STREET PURPOSES CONDITIONS OF CONVEYANCE Communication under date of July 23, 1923, to the Commission from the City Attorney in reference to the purchase of part of Lot 1, Block 3, Baldwin & 0xars Addition, from C. H. Ward, was received and on motion of Mr. Lummus, seconded by Mr. Wilson, was ordered spread upon the minutes and filed. City Attorney's Communication: The City Commission, Miami, Florida. Gentlemen: Miami, Florida, July 23, 1923. In reference to the purchase of part of Lot 1 of Block 3 of Baldwin & Oxars Subdivision from lir. Ward, I beg to advise that Mr. Ward is ready to execute warranty deed to the City, but he desires to have the deed conveyed to the city for street purposes. His reason for this is that if the property should be purchased by the city and for any reason used for any other purpose than street purposes, he would be entirely cut off from his front, and I think his argument is reasonable. I understand that the taxes for the year 1923 are to be pro -rated and that the City is to put down the sidewalks along the property at its expense and not at the expense of the adjoining property owners. Yours very truly, A. J. ROSE City Attorney Thereupon, upon motion of !.:r. Lummus, seconded by Mr. Wilson, it was resolved that the City Attorney be, and is hereby, authorized and directed to prepare deed from C. H. Ward to the City for the aforesaid property for street purposes; that the taxes for the year 1923 are to be pro -rated and that the City will oonstruot side- walks along the property at its own expense and not at the expense of the adjoin- ing property owners. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES; Messrs. Romfh, Lummus, Wilson, Leffler. NOES: None. Motion unanimously carried and said reso- lution passed and adopted. ,.aa.r - -, Ally 24, 1923.. • • It 1e FOR BUILDING PERMITS SEOOND READING OF ORDINANC$ An ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE SUM OF ONE DOLLAR FOR BUILDING PERMITS FOR THE ERECTION, CON- STRUCTION, ALTERATION OR REPAIR OF BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES, SIGNS AND FENOES WITHIN THE CITY OF MIAMI", given its first reading by title only at the regular meeting of July 17th, 1923, was taken up for its eeoond and final reading, and on motion of Mr. Lummus, aeoond- ed by Mr. Leffler, the said ordinance was given its second and final reading and was read -in full. Motion by Ur. Wilson, seconded by Mr. Leffler, that the said ordinance be passed and adopted on its second and final reading. On roll call the vote thereon was as follows: AYES: Messrs. Romfh, Lummus, Wilsoi, Leffler. NOES: None. Motion unanimously carried and the said ordinance passed and adopted. In accordance with Resolution No. 155, passed and adopted February 28th, 1922, the said ordinance is numbered 187 and is shown in Ordinance Book 1 at page /. as passed and adopted by the Commission. BILL OF U. S. MORTGAGE & TRUST CO. FOR BONDS APPROVED AND ORDERED PAID The City Attorney presented communication to the Commission under date of July 19, 1923, in reference to the bill of the U. S. Mortgage & Trust Company for pre- paration and certification of 02,730,000.00 Improvement Bonds of the City of Mi- ami, and bill of Messrs. Myers & Myers, Tallahassee, Florida, for services in procuring certified copies of the titles of the Acts of the Legislature. On mo- tion of Mr. Wilson, seconded by Mr. Lummus, the communication was ordered filed and spread upon the minutes: The City Commission, Miami, Florida. Gentlemen: Re: "$2,730,000 Municipal Bonds I hand you the bill of $2,627.00 of the United States Mortgage & Trust Company for preparation and certification of the $2,730,000 Municipal Improvement Bonds. This bill corresponds with the offer of the Company made in their letter of May 3rd, 1923, to Mr. Masslich and which was ap- proved by you. I also hand you herewith the bill of Myers & Myers, Attorneys at Law of Tallahassee, Florida, for $50.00 for their services in procuring certified copies of the titles of the Acts of the Legislature and the reading of such acts in full where the titles indicated a possible bearing on the subject of municipal bonds. This bill is reasonable and I have approved the same. Yours very truly, A. J. ROSE City Attorney Thereupon the following resolution, ordering the bills paid, was offered by Mr. Lummu s : RESOLUTION NO. 875. Miami, Florida. July 19th, 1923. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF THE BILL • OF THE U. S. MORTGAGE & TRUST COMPANY AND THE BILL OF MYERS & MYERS. BE IT RESOLVED by the Commission of the City of Miami: That the bill of the U. S. Mortgage & Trust Company, in the sum of $2,627.00 for preparation and certification of $2, 730,000 Improvement Bonds of the City of Miami, be and is hereby approved and ordered paid from the said issue. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the bill of Myers & Myers, of Tallahasse, Florida, in the sum of $50.00 for procuring certified copies of titles of the Acts of the Legislature, be and is hereby approved and ordered paid from the $4,730, 000 Bond Issue. Motion by Lir. Lummus, seconded by Mr. Leffler, that the said resolution be passed and adopted. 0n roll call the vote thereon is as follows: AYES: Messrs. Romfh, Lummus, Wilson, Leffler. NOES: None. Motion unanimously carried and the said re- solution passed and adopted. PRICE FOR PRINTING AND PREPARATION OF 4892,000 BONDS BY U. S. MORTGAGE & TRUST CO. Communication from the U. S. Mortgage & Trust Company addressed to the City Attor- ney in reference to the cost of printing and certifying to the genuineness of the $892,000 Improvements Bonds, Series "U", at a price of 4813.00 was received and on motion of Mr. Lummus, seconded by Lr. Leffler, was ordered spread upon the minutes and it was resolved that the Commission accept the offer of the U. S. Mortgage & Trust Company for said work at and for the sum of 4813.00. New York City, July 20, 1923. Mr. A. J. Rose, City Attorney, Miami, Florida. Dear Sir: We are in receipt from Mt. C. B. Masslioh of copy • of bond form covering the $892,000. Improvement Bonds, Series U, of your city, and we will immediately proceed with the printing of same, submitting proofs to said attorney before final completion. In this connection, we beg to advise that our prioe will be $813.00 for printing from type on our steel -engraved bond and coupon tints and certifying to the genuineness of signatures and seal of 892- $1,000. Improvement Bonds, Series U, of the City of Miami, Florida, dated July 1, 1923, maturing serially, one hundred and twenty-one bonds July 1, 1925, one hundred twelve bonds July 1, 1926, one hundred thir- teen bonds July 1, 1927, seventy-two bonds July 1, 1928, eighty-nine bonds July 1, 1929, ninety bonds July 1, 1930, one hundred and three bonds July 1, 1931, eighty bonds July 1, 1932 and one hundred twelve bonds July 1, 1933, and numbered 1911 to 2802, both inclusive. Inter- est dates January lst and July lst. The above price is based upon shipping the bonds to a bank in Miami, Florida, having an officer of that company act as our represen- tative at their execution by the proper officials, and returning them to us for our certification and final delivery at this office. If delivery is desired outside of New York City, against receipt only, there will be an additional charge for registered mail and insu- rance incurred in shipping the bonds. If delivery is desired outside of New York City, and proceeds collected, there will be an additional charge, as required by the New York Clearing House, as well as regis- tered mail and insurance charges. We note that the principal and interest of these bonds are pay- able at this office, and we shall be pleased to act in this capacity on the same terms as in the past; namely, free of charge, providing New York funds are furnished us ten days prior to the payment dates. If this is not convenient, and New York funds are furnished us prior to the payment dates, but less than ten days, we will make a nominal charge of one-fourth of one per cent for the payment of interest, and one -twentieth of one per cent for the payment of principal. Kindly have the proper official date, sign and return to us the enclosed confirma- tion. Thanking you for this business, and assuring you that same will have our best attention, we are Very truly yours, T. W. B. Middleton Assistant Secretary DECISION OF SUPREME COURT IN JITNEY CASE The City Attorney made verbal report and Court in the case of Leslie Quigg, Chief da, Plaintiff in Error, VS..E. H. Radel, of Mr. Wilson, seconded by Mr. Leffler, and spread upon the minutes; Leslie Quigg, Chief of Police * of the City of Miami, Florida, * Plaintiff in Error, * * * * Vs. E. H. Radel, Jr., Defendant in Error. Decision filed July 19, 1923. PER CURdAM. ON APPEAL submitted the opinion of the Supreme of Police of the City of Miami, F1ori- Jr., Defendant in Error, and on motion the said memorandum was ordered filed In the Supreme Court of Fla, June Term A. D. 1923. En Bane., Dade County. Where the members of the Appellate Court are equally divided in op- inion as to whether a judgment on writ of error should be reversed or af- firmed, and there is no prospect of a change of judicial opinion, the judgment should be affirmed, so that the litigation may not be unduly prolonged. A writ of error to the Circuit for Dade County. E. C. Davis, Judge. Affirmed. A. J. Rose, for Plaintiff in Error; G. A. Worley& Son, for Defendant in rrror. In.the Supreme Court of Fla. June Term, A.D. 1923. En Banc. Leslie Quigg, Chief of Police * of the City of Miami, Florida,* Plaintiff in Error, vs. S. H. Radel, Jr., * Defendant in Error. * Dade County. PER CURIAI,I. In this cause the Chief -Justice, ,Mr. Justioe Ellie and Mr. Justice Browne are of opinion that the final order herein, discharging the pe- titioner in habeas corpus proceedings, should be affirmed, while Mr. Justice Whitefield, I,;r. Justice West and Mr. Justine Terrell are of opinion that the final order should be reversed; and there being no prospect of a change of judicial opinion, the judgment should be af- firrHed on the authority of State ex rel. Hampton v. McClung, 47 Fla. 224, 37 South. Rep. 51, and Pensacola Electric Co. v. Humphreys, 61 Fla. 389, 54 South. Rep. 452. An order will be entered affirming the final order to vhieh the write of error herein was taken. •p•..'.l ,a' riagalLOP-mMISr �". + 1' yioH.06 Numbered Numbered Numbered Numbered Numbered Numb a re d Nutabe r e d "Numbered Numbered Numbered Numbered Numbered Lumbered Numbered coupon DESTRUCTION OF UNISSUED CITY BONDS BY U. S. MORTGAGE & TRUST COMPANY The City Clerk presented comznunioationeaddreseed to him from the United States Mortgage & Trust Company in reference to the destruction of executed and unexe- outed bonds of the City of Miami and on motion of Mr. Lummus, seconded by Mr. Wilson, the communications were ordered filed and spread upon the minutes toge- ther with the Certificates of Cremation of the bonds: Communication: Mr. R. E.Ross, City Clerk, Miami, Florida. Dear Sir: Now York City. July 20, 1923. Your favor of the 16th instant duly received, and under authority of Resolution No. 815, we have destroyed by oremation 500-$1,000. executed coupon 6% Municipal Improvement Bonds of your City, dated July 1, 1920, same being part of the 01,500,000. Munici- pal Improvement Bonds, dated July 1, 1929, and hand you herewith ore- mation certificate covering these bonds. Very truly yours, T. W. B. Middleton Assistant Seoretary Certifioate: County of New York ) ss. State of New York ) This is to certify that on Thursday, J'ulj 19, 1923, in ao- oordance with authority of resolution passed and adopted by the City Commission of Miami, Florida, on July 10, 1923, there were destroyed by cremation in our presence the following bonds of the City of Miami, Florida: 500- 1,000. Executed coupon 6% Municipal Improvement Bonds of the City of Miami, Florida, dated July 1, 1920, with coupon No. 3 and subsequent coupons attached; numbered and maturing as follows: Numbered 1927 to 1973, both inclusive, 17 bonds, maturing July 1, Numbered 2008 to 2023, both inclusive, 16 bonds, maturing July 1, Numbered 2058 to 2073, both inclusive, 16 bonds, maturing July 1, Numbered 2114 to 2133, both inclusive, 20 bonds, maturing July 1, Numbered 2164 to 2178, both inclusive, 15 bonds, maturing July 1, Numbered 2200 to 2223, both inclusive, 15 bonds, maturing July 1, Numbered 2258 to 2273, both inclusive, 16 bonds, maturing July 1, Numbered 2300 to 2313, both inclusive, 14 bonds, maturing July 1, Numbered 2348 to 2363, both inclusive, 16 bonds, maturing July 1, Numbered.2384 to 2393, both inclusive, 10 bonds, maturing July 1, 2408 to 2413, both inclusive, 6 bonds, maturing July 1, 2440-to 2453, both inclusive, 14 bonds, maturing July 1, 2484 to 2498, both inclusive, 15 bonds, maturing July 1, 2525 to 2538, both inclusive, 14 bonds, maturing July 1, 2573 to 2588, both inclusive, 16 bonds, maturing July 1, 2623 to 2638, both inclusive, 16 bonds, maturing July 1, 2665 to 2678, both inclusive, 14 bonds, maturing July 1, 2705 to 2718, both inclusive, 14 bonds, maturing July 1, 2769 to 2793, both inclusive, 25 bonds, maturing July 1, 2820 to 2833, both inclusive, 14 bonds,,maturing July 1, 2927 to 2973, both inclusive, 47 bonds, maturing July 1, 3074 to 3123, both inclusive, 50 bonds, maturing July 1, 3224 to 3273, both inclusive, 50 bonds, maturing July 1, 3374 to 3423, both inclusive, 50 bonds, maturing July 1, 1925. 1926. 1927. 1929. 1930. 1931. 1932. 1933. 1934. 19 35 . 1937. 1938. 1939. 1940. 1941. 1942. 1943. 1944. 1945. 1946. 1947. 1948. 1949. 1950. The above bonds being a part of an issue of 1500 - $1,000. 6,,5 Municipal Improvement Bonds of said City, dated July 1, 1920. UNITED STATES MORTWE & TRUST 00. By T. W. B. Middleton Assistant Secretary In the presence of: F . M. WENDS Sworn to before me this 19th day of July 1923. P. M. WENDLE Notary Public Kings County Kings County Clerk I7o. 64 Kings County Register No. 4065 New York County Clerk's No. 102 New York County iegister No. 4141 Commission expires Isar. 20, 1924. Communication: Mr. H. E. Rose, City Clerk, Miami, Florida. Dear Sir: New York Oity. July 20, 1923. Your favor of the 16th instant duly reoeived, and under author- ity of Resolution No. 815, we have destroyed by cremation 300 - $1,000. riot) Jay 24, 19234 unexeouted coupon 6% Municipal Improvement Bonds of your City, dated JUlq,. 1, 1920, and hand you herewith cremation oertifioate covering same. • Very truly yours, T. W. B. MIDDLETON A asiatant Secretary Certificate: County of New York ) ss. State of New, York ) This is to certify that on Thursday, July 19,. 1923, in moor - dance with authority of resolution passed and adopted by the City Commis- sion of Miami, Florida, on July 10, 1923, there were destroyed by oremation in our presence the following bonds of the City of Miami, Florida: 300 - $1,000. Unexeouted coupon 6% Municipal Improvement Bonds of the City of Miami, Florida, dated July 1, 1920, with Coupon No. 1 and subsequent oou- pone attached; numbered and maturing as follows: Numbered 3424 to 3473, both inclusive, 50 bonds, maturing July 1, 1922. Numbered 3474 to 3523, both inclusive, 50 bonds, maturing July 1, 1924. Numbered 3524 to 3573, both inclusive', 50 bonds, maturing July 1, 1926. Numbered 3574 to 3623, both inclusive, 50 bonds, maturing July 1, 1928. Numbered 3624 to 3673, both inclusive, 50 bonds, maturing July 1, 1930. Numbered 3674 to 3723, both inclusivc, 50 bonds, maturing July 1, 1932. UNITED STATES MORTGAGE 8o TRUST COMPANY By T. W. B. Middleton Assistant Secretary In the presence of: Sworn to before me this Nineteenth day of July, 1923. F. M. WENDLE Notary Public Kings County Kings County Clerk 's No. 64. Kings County Register No. 4065 New York County Clerk's No. 102 New York County Register No. 4141 Commission expires Mar. 20, 1924. INVITATION TO SOVEREIGN GRAND LODGE I.0.0.F. TO HOLD ITS NEXT MEETING IN JACKSONVILLE Communication from Fred L. Weede, Managing Secretary of the Miami Chamber of Commerce, requesting the passage of a resolution by the Commission inviting the Sovereign Grand Lodge I. 0. 0. F. to hold its 1924 in Florida, was received. Thereupon the following resolution was offered by Mr. Lummus: RESOLUTION NO. 876. A RESOLUTION INVITING THE SOVEREIGN GRAND LODGE I. 0. 0. F. TO HOLD ITS 1924 MEETING IN FLORIDA AND INVITING THE SAID LoLGE TO MAKE A TOUR OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA AT ITS M2;ETING, AND TO VISIT MIAMI IN 1924. WHEREAS, the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce is urging the Sover- eign Grand Lodge I.O.O.1?. to hold its annual convention in 1924 at Jack- sonville, Florida, be followed by a state wide tour of the said conven- tion throughout the State of Florida, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Commission of the City of Miami that the said Sovereign Grand Lodge I.0.0.F. are earnestly request- ed to hold its annual 1924 meeting at Jacksonville, Florida, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the said convention is earnestly request- ed to follow its meeting in Jacksonville by a tour of the State of Flori- da and said Sovereign Grand Lodge I.0.0.F. is earnestly requested to vi- sit the City of Miami in 1924 after the meeting.of its convention in the City of Jacksonville. Motion by Lir. Lummus, seconded by Mr. Leffler, that the said resolution be passed and adopted. On roll call the vote thereon was as follows:. AYES: Messrs. Romf h, Lummus, Wilson, Leffler. NOES: None. Motion unanimously carried and the said resolution passed and adopted. URGING COMPLETION OF IMPROVEMENdT OF HIGHWAY BETWEEN WEST PALM BEACH AND JACKSONVILLE Communication Geo. L. Wright, City Manager, West Palm Beach, under date of July 14, 1923, requesting the paseage of a resolution by the City Commission •of Miami urging the speedy completion of the improvement of the highway between Jacksonville and West Palm Beach, was received and ordered filed. Thereupon the following resolu- tion was introduced by Mr. Leffler: RESOLUTION NO. 877. A RESOLUTION URGING THE STATE ROADWAY DEPARTMENT TO SPEEDILY COMPLETE THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE CONDI- TION OF THE HIGHWAY BETWEEN WEST PALM BEACH AND JACKSONVILLE. WHEREAS, it is reported that the road between Jacksonville and West Palm Beach is in bad condition, and +,�r +wwy+W .w ,¢ - �_\S i.ei,:'MV1211rav+�.vr�.viN�Y': 1..-. rrra.at..v.ivi.umawsa.ran.ai..w.wrwA.ar.a...sww.vr.wn.v.11112nrWnw 1 WHEREAS, parts of this road are reported to be in process of reoonstruotion by the State Roadway Department and that it is to be eventually placed in excellent condition, but during the process of oonstruotion, detours are made necessary and these detours are said to be nearly impassible, and WHEREAS, it is necessary for the welfare of the State as a whole and of the East Coast of Florida in particular that the con- dition of the highway between West Palm Beach and Jacksonville be greatly improved during the next tourist season; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED by the Commission of the City of Miami: Section 1: That the State Roadway Department of the State of Florida is hereby respectfully requested to take such measures as may be necessary to complete the construction of the road upon the Dixie Highway not later than November 1, 1923, and that the detours made necessary by such construction be placed and kept in a safe and passable condition until the :.aid work is completed. Section 2: That the City Clerk be and he is hereby instructed to send a certified copy of this resolution to the State Roadway Department at Tallahassee. Motion by Mr. Leffler, seconded by Mr. Lummus, that the said resolution be passed and adopted. On roll call the vote thereon was as follows: AYES: Masers. Romfh, Lummus, Wilson, Leffler. NOES: None. Motion unanimously carried and the said re- solution passed and adopted. COMPLETION OF WORK UNDER SR. "C" . 46. 48 & 49. FILIIIG OF PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT ROLLS The City Manager reported to the Commission that the work authorized under Sanita- ry Sewer Distriots No. "C", 46, 48 and 49, had been completed and thereupon the following resolution accepting the work done under District Sr. "C" was offered by Mr. Lummus: RESOLUTION NO. 878. DISTRICT SR. "0" SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT "0". WHEREAS, it is shown by the report of the City Manager, which has been duly filed for identification, that the improvement of Lots 1 to 6, both inclusive, of Blocks "A", "B", "C" and "D" of DRUID COURT, by the construction of a Sanitary Sewer, in the City of I;iiami, Florida, has been properly and completely done, and is in conformity to the plans, profiles, details, drawings, and specifications of the City Manager as adopted by the Commission of the City of Miami for such improvements, and due notice to the owners and all other persons interested in the property abutting said improvements having been duly given, and the Com- mission of the City of Miami having heard the owner or owners and all other persons interested who appeared, and having received and consider- ed all remonstrances and complaints from the owners of property or other persons interested therein against the cost of such improvements, and being satisfied th0; said work has been done and completed in accordance with the profiles, details, drawings and specifications, now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED by the Commission of the City of Miami, that said work for said improvement be, and the same is, hereby accepted by the Commission of the City of I,iiami. Motion by Mr. Lummus, seconded by Mr. Wilson, that the said resolution be passed and adopted. On roll call the vote thereon was as follows: AYES: Masers. Romfh, Lummus, Wilson, Leffler. NOES: None. Motion unanimously carried and the said re- solution passed and adopted. The following resolution, accepting the work done under Sewer District 46, was introduced by Jr.4Wilson: RESOLUTION NO. 879. DISTRICT SR-46. SANITARY SEWER IM'ROVEMENT NO. 46. WHEREAS, it is shown by the report of the City Banger, which has been duly filed for identification, that the improvement of N. E. 14th Street, from E. E. 1st Avenue to N. E. 2nd Avenue by the construction of a 6" T. C. Pipe Sewer and necessary manholes and ap- purtenances in the City of ,:iami, Florida, has been properly and com- pletely done, and is inconformity to the plans, profiles, details, drawings and specifications of the City Manager as adopted by the Commission of the City of Miami for such improvements, and due notice to the owners and all other persons interested ih the proper abutting said improvements having been duly given, and the Commission of the City of Miami having heard the owner or owners and all other persons interested who appeared, .nd having received and considered all re- monstrances and complaints from the owners of property or other per- sons interested therein against the cost of such improvements, and be- ing satisfied that said work has been done and completed in accordance with the profiles, details drawings and specifications. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Commission of the City of Miami: That the said work for said improvement be, and the same is hereby, accepted by the Commission of the City of Miami. Motion by Mr. ililson,seconded by Mr. Lummus, that the said resolution be passed and adopted. On roll call the vote thereon was as follows: AYES: Messrs. Leffler, Lummus, Wilson, Romfh. NOES: None. Motion unanimously carried and the said re- solution passed and adopted. Suly 24th, 1923. And a resolution accepting the work done under Sewer District No. 48 was offered by Mr. Leffler: RESOLUTION NO. 880. DISTRICT SR-48. SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT NO. 48. WHEREAS, it is shown by the report of the City Manager, whioh has bean duly filed for identification, that the improvement of N. W. 7th Street, from the F. E. C. Ry. to N. Miami Avenue by the construction of an 8" T. C. Pipe Sewer, with conorete oovering and necessary manholes and appurtenances inthe City of Miami, Florida, has been properly and completely done, and is in conformity to the plans, profllea, details, drawings, and specifications of the City Manager as adopted by the Com- mission of the City of Miami for such improvements, and due notice to the owners and all other persons interested in the property abutting said improvements having been duly given, and the Commission of the City of Miami having heard the owner or owners and all other persona interested who appeared and having received and oonsidered all remonstrances and complaints from the owners of property or other persons interested there- in against the post of such improvements, and being satisfied that said work has been done and completed in accordance with the profiles, details, drawings and specifications. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Commission of the City of Miami, that the said work_ for said improvement be, and the same is hereby, ac- cepted by the Commission of the City of Miami. Motion by I.ir. Leffler, seconded by Mx. Wilson, that the said resolution be passed and adopted. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES; Meesrs. Romfh, Lummus, Wilson, Leffler. NOES: None. Motion unanimously carried and the said resolution passed and adopted. And a resolution accepting the work done under Sewer District No. 49, was offered by Mr. Wilson: RESOLUTION N0. 881. DISTRICT SR-49. SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT N0. 49. WHEREAS, it is shown by the report of the City Manager, which has. been duly filed for identification, that the improvement of: N. W. 11TH STREET, from N. W. 5th Avenue to N. W. 7th Avenue; N. W. 10TH STREET, from N. W. 5th Avenue to N. W. 7th Avenue; N. W. 9TH ST., from N. W. 7th Avenue East 221 feet; N. W. 8TH STREET, from V. W. 7th Avenue East e20•feet; N. W. 7TH ST., from N. W. 4th Avenue to N. W. 7th Avenue; N. V. 7TH STREET, from N.W. 4thAvenue East 200 feet; N. W. 6TH STREET, from V. W. 5th Avenue to N. W. 7th Avenue; N. W. 5TH AVENUE, from N. W. 10th Street to N. W. llth Street; ALLEY IN BLOCK 67 NORTH, from N. W. 6th Street South 150 feet; and N. W. 1ST COURT, from N. W. 4th Street to N. W. 5th Street, by the construction of an 8" T. C. Pipe Sewer and necessary manholes and appurtenances in the City of Miami, Flo- rida, has been properly and completely done, and is in conformity td the plans, profiles, detail:, drawings, and specifications of the City Mana- ger as adopted by the Commission of the City of Miami for such improve- ments, and due notice to the owners and all otherpersons interested in the property abutting said improvements having been duly given, and the Commission of the City of Miami having hard the owner or owners and all other persons interested who appeared, and having received and consider- ed all remonstrances and complaints from tha owners of property or other persons interested therein against the cost of such improvements, and be- ing satisfied that said wort: has been done and completed in accordance with the profiles, details, drawings and specifications, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Commission of the City of Miami, that said work for said improvement be, and the same is hereby, accepted by ti-e Commission of the City of Miami. Motion by Mr. Viilson, seconded by Mr. Leffler, that the said resolution be passed and adopted. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Messrs. Rornfh, Lummus, Wilson, Leffler. NOES: Lone. Notion unanimously carried and the said resolution passed and adopted. DIREC'TIIIG LIANAGER TO FILE PRELIMINARY ROLL AND LERK TO GIVE NOTICE Resolutiun No. 822, directing the City Manager to prepare and file with the Clerk pre- liminary assessment roll of Sanitary Sewer Improvement District "C", and directing the Clerk to give notice of confirmation of said assessment roll, was offered by Mr. tail - son: RESOLUTION N0. 882. DISTRICT SR."C" SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT N0. "0". WHEREAS, the contract entered into for the improvement of Lots 1 to 6, both, inclusive, of Blocks "A", "B", "C" and "D" of DRUID COURT, by the construction of sanitary sewer authorized by resolution of the Commission of the city of Miami has been properly and completely done and said work duly accepted by the Commission of the City of Miami, Now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED by the Commission of the City of Miami, that the City Manager be and is hereby directed to make and file with the City Clerk a preliminary assessment roll of said improvement as provided in Section 66 of the City Charter. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that upon the filing of said preliminary as- sessment roll, the City Clerk cause notice to be given in a newspaper in the City twice weely for two weeks, stating that at a meeting of the } INESSIII1111111111111111111111111111111111111 IuIIu111111IIIl111111111111l111111111IIIIIIII Oommiseinn of the City of Miami to be held on a oertain day and at a oertain hour, not less than twelve days from the date of the first publication, any person whose property is described in said prelimi- nary assessment roll, may appear and file written objeotions to the oonflrmation of the said preliminary roll. Motion by I,Zr. Lummus, seconded by Mr. Leffler, that the said resolution be passed and adopted. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Messrs. Romfh, Lummus, Wilson, Leffler. NOES: None. Motion unanimously carried and the.said resolution passed and adopted. And a resolution directing the filing of preliminary assessment roll of Sanitary Sewer District No. 46 and notice to be given by the Clerk was introduced by Mr. Lummus: RESOLUTION NO. 883. DISTRICT SR-46. SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT NO.46. WHEREAS, the contract entered into for the improvement of N.E. 14th STREET, from N. E. let Avenue to N. E. 2nd Avenue by the con- struction of a 6" T. C. Pipe Sewer and necessary manholes and appur- tenances authorized by resolution of the Commission of the City of Miami has been properly and completely done and said work duly ao- oepted by the Commission of the City of Miami, now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED by the Commission of the City of Miami that the City managerbe and is hereby direoted to make and file with the City Clerk a preliminary assessment roll of said improvement as provided in Section 56 of the City Charter. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that upon the filing of said prelimi- nary aesessment roll, the City Clerk cause notice to be given in a newspaper published in the City twice weekly for two weeks, stating that at a meeting of the Commission of the City of Miami to be held on a certain day and at a certain hour, not less than twelve days from the date of the first publication, any person whose property is des- cribed in said preliminary assessment roll, may appear and file writ- ten objections to the confirmation of the said preliminary roll. Motion by Mr. Lummus, seconded by Mr. Wilson, that the said resolution be passed and adopted. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Messrs. Romfh, Lummus, Wilson, - Leffler. NOES: None. Motion unanimously carried and the said resolution passed and adopted. And a resolution directing the filing of preliminary assessment roll of Sanitary Sew- er District No. 48 and notice to be given by the Clerk was introduced by Mr. Wilson: RESOLUTION NO. 884. DISTRICT SR-48 SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT NO. 48. WHEREAS, the contract entered into for the improvement of N. W. 7TH STREET, from the F. E. C. Ry. to N. Miami Avenue by the construc- tion of an 8" T.C. Pipe Sewer, with concrete covering and necessary manholes and appurtenances, authorized by resolution, of the Commis- sion of the City of Miami has been properly and completely done and said work duly accepted by the Comrniseinn of the City of Miami; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED by the Commission of the City of Miami, that the City Manager be, and is hereby, directed to make and file with the City Clerk a preliminary assessment roll of said improvement as pro- vided in Section 56 of the City Charter. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Commission that upon the filing of said preliminary assessment roll, the City Clerk pause notice to be given in a newspaper published in the City twice weekly for two weeks, stating that at a meeting of the Commission of the City of Miami to be held on a certain day and at a certain hour, not less than twelve days from the date of the first publication, any person whose property is described in said preliminary assessment roll, may appear and file written objections to the confirmation of the said preliminary roll. Motion by Mr. Wilson, seconded by Mr. Lummus, that the said resolution be passed and adopted. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Messrs. Romfh, Wilson, Lum- mus, Leffler. NOES: None. Motion unanimously carried and the said resolution pass- ed and adopted. And a resolution directing the filing of preliminary assessment roll of Sanitary Sewer District No. 49 and notice to be given by the Clerk was offered by Mr. Leffler: RESOLUTION NO. 885. DISTRICT SR. 49. SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT NO. 49. WHEREAS, the contract entered into for the improvement of N. W. llth Street, from N. W. 5th Avenue to N. W. 7th Avenue; N. W. loth Street, from N. W. 5th Avenue to N. W. 7th Avenue; N. W. 9th Street, from N. W. 7th Avenue Bast 221 feet; N. W. 8th Street, from N. W. 7th Avenue, East 220 feet; N. W. 7th Street, from N. W. 4th Avenue to N. W. 7th Avenue; N. W. 7th Street, from N. W. 4th Avenue, East 200 feet; N. W. 6th Street, from N. W. 5thAvenue to N. R. 7th Avenue; N. W. 5th Avenue, from N. W. 10th Street to N. W. llth Street; Alley in Block 67 North, from N. W. 6th Street, South 150 feet; N. W. let Court, from N. W. 4th Street to N. W. 5th Street, by the construction of an 8" T. 0. Pipe Sewer and necessary manholes and appurtenances, authorized ■�mmm�n��ImmA11 �IIIIAIIII■Ilf 111111 nl 1.1 01 by resolution of the Commission of the City of Miami, has been properly and oompletely done and said work duly accepted by the Commission of the City of Miami; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED by the Commission of the City of Miami that the,City Imager be and is hereby directed to make and file with the City Clerk a preliminary assessment roll of said improvement as provided in Section 66 of the City Charter. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that upon the filing of said preliminary as- sessment roll, the City Clerk cause notice to be given in a newspaper pu- blished in the City twine weekly for two weeks, stating that at a meeting of the Commission of the City of Miami to be held on a certain day and at a certain hour, not leas than twelve days from the date of the first pu- blication, any person whose property is described in said preliminary as- sessment roll, may appear and file written objections to the confirmation of the said preliminary roll. Motion by Mr. Leffler, seconded by Mr. Wilson, that the said resolution be passed and adopted. On roll call the vote thereon was as follows: AYES: Messrs. Romfh, Lummus, Wilson, Leffler. NOES: None. Motion unanimously carried and the said resolution passed and adopted. COMPLAINT OF R. C. GARDNER AS TO BUILDING GRADE GIVEN BY THE CITY LIr. R. C. Gardner appeared before the Commission and made complaint in reference to the building grade furnished him by the Department of Public Service for building conetruo- ted by him, stating that he had followed the grade furnished by the City and asked that some satisfactory adjustment be made. The matter was discussed at sane length and Mr. Murray, Director of Public Service Department, submitted report of the Engineer that gave the grade which was read in full. The matter was referred to the City Manager with directions to make a thorough investigation for the responsibility of the mistake and recommend some relief and satisfactory adjustment. REPORT OF CITY MANAGER AS TO CITY'S SHARE OF COST OF SEWERS DISTRICTS NO. 61 TO 79. The City Manager presented communications to the City Commission, under date of July 23, 1923, certifying and reporting that funds are in the City Treasury applicable to and sufficient to pay the City's share of Sanitary Sewer Improvements No. 61 to 79, both inclusive, ordered by Resolutions No. 827 to 845, both inclusive, passed and adopt- ed July 17th, 1923. Thereupon, upon motion of Mr. Lummus, seconded by Mr. Wilson, it was ordered that said communications be received and filed and spread upon the minutes: Miami, Florida, July 23rd, 1923. The City Commission, Miami, Florida. Gentlemen: I hereby report and certify that funds are in the trea- sury applicable to and sufficient far the payment of the City's share of the cost of the following sanitary sewers, to - wit: Sanitary Sewer Improvement No. 61, District Sr. 61, ordered by Resolution No. 827, passed and adopted July 17th, 1923. Very respectfully, F. H. WHARTON City Manager Miami, Florida, July 23rd, 1923. The City Commiseion, M1ami,Florida . Gentlemen: I hereby report and certify that funds are in the trea- sury applicable to and sufficient for the payment of the City's share of the cost of the following sanitary eewers, to -wit: Sanitary Sewer Improvement No. 62, District Sr. 62. ordered by Resolution No. 828, passed and adopted July a.7th, 1923. Very respectfully, F. H. WHARTON City Manager The City Commission, Miami, Florida. Gentlemen: Miami, Florida, July 23rd, 1923. I hereby report and certify that funds are in the trea- sury applicable to and sufficient for the payment of the City's share of the cost of the following sanitary sewers to -wit: Sanitary Sewer I mprovement No. 63, District Sr. 63T ordered by Resolution No. 8g9, passed and adopted Jibr 17th, 1923. Very respectfully, F. E. WHARTON City Manager The City Commission, Miami, Florida. ' Gentlemen: Miami, Florida, 'Only. 23, 1923. I hereby report and oertify that funds are in the tre- asury applioable to and sufficient for the payment of the City's share of the cost of the following sanitary sewers, to -wit: Sanitary Sewer Improvement No. 64, District Sr. 64. ordered by resolution No. 830, passed and adopted July 17th, 1923. Very respectfully, P. H. WHARTON City Manager Miami, .Florida, July 23, 1923,. The City Commission, Miami, Florida. Gentlemen: I hereby report and certify that funds are in the trea- sury applicable to and sufficient for the payment of the City's share of the cost of the following sanitary sewers, to -wit: Sanitary Sewer Improvement Ho. 65, District Sr. 65, ordered by Resolution No. 831, passed and adopted July 17th, 1923. Very respectfully, F. H. WHARTON City Manager Miami, Florida, July 23, 1923. The City Commission, Miami, Florida. Gentlemen: I hereby report and certify that funds are in the trea- sury applicable to and sufficient for the payment of the City's share of the cost of the following sanitary sewers to -wit: Sanitary Sewer Improvement No. 66, Distriot Sr. 66, ordered by Resolution No. 832, passed and adopted July 17th, 1923. Very respectfully, F. H. WHARTON City Manager Miami, Florida, July 23, 1923. The City Commission, Miami, Florida. Gentlemen: I hereby report and certify that funds are in the trea- sury applicable to and sufficient for the payment of the City's share of the cost of the following sanitary sewers to -wit: Sanitary Sewer Improvement No. 67, District Sr. 67, ordered by Resolution No. 833, passed and adopted July 17th, 1923. Very respectfully, F. H. WHARTON City Manager MiJul� 2o,r192$. The City Commission, Miami,Florida. Gentlemen: I hereby certify and report that funds are in the treasury applicable to and suffioient for the payment of the City's share of the cost of the following sanitary to -wit: Sanitary Sewer Improvement No. 68, District Sr. 68, ordered by Resolution No. 834, passed and adopted July 17th, 1923. Very respectfully, F . H. WHARTON City Manager Miami, Florida, July 23, 1923. The City Commission, Miami,Florida. Gentlemen: I hereby report and oertify that funds are in the treasury applicable to and sufficient for the payment of the Oity's share of the ooet of the following sani- tary sewer, to -wit; Sahitary Sewer Improvement No. 69,Distriot Sr. 69, ordered by Resolution No. 835, passed and adopt- ed July, 17th, 1923. The City Oommission, Miami, Florida . Gentlemen Very respectfully, F. H. WHARTON City Manager Miami, Florida. -July 23, 1923. I hereby report and certify that funds are in the treasury applicable to and euffioient for the payment of the oity'e share of the cost of the following sani- tary sewers, to -wit: Sanitary Sewer Improvement No. 70, District Sr.70, ordered by Resolution No. 836, passed and adopted July 17th, 1923. Very respectfully, F. H. WHARTON City Manager Miami, Florida. July 23, 1923. The City Commission, Miami, Florida. Gentlemen: I hereby report and certify that funds are in the treasury applicable to and sufficient for the payment of the city's share of the cost of the following sani- tary sewers, to -wit: • sanitary Sewer Improvement No. 71, District Sr.71, ordered by Resolution No. 837, passed and adopted July 17th, 1923. Very respectfully, F. E. WHARTON City Manager The Cit Miami, Commission, dorida. Gentlemen: I hereby treasury appl of the city's tary sewers, Sanitary ord-red by Re 17th,1923. Miami, Florida. July 23, 1923. report and certify that funds are in the icable to and sufficient for the payment share of the costof the following sani- to-wit: Sewer Improvement No. 72, District Sr. 72, solution No. 838, passed and adopted July Very respectfully, F. H. WHARTON City :,:anger The City Commission, Miami,Florida. Gentlemen: I hereby report and oertif the treasury applicable to and payment of the city's share of ing Sanitary Sewers, to -wit: Sanitary Sewer Improvement ordered by ReeDlution No. 839, 17th, 1923. Miami, Florida, July 23, 19 23 . y that funds are in sufficient for the the coat of the follow - Very respectful F. H. WHARTON City Manager The City Commission, Miami, Florida. Gentlemen: No. 73, District Sr.73, passed and adopted July ly, Miami, Florida, July 23, 1923. I hereby report and certify that funds are in the treasury applicable to and sufficient for the payment of the city's share of the cost of the fol- lowing Sanitary Sewers, to -wit: Sanitary Sewer Improvement No. 74, District Sr.74, ordered by Resolution No. 839, passed and adopted July 17th, 1923. Very respectfully, r'. H. WHARTON City Manager The City Commission, Miami, Florida. Gentlemen: _Miami, Florida, July 23rd, 1923. I hereby certify and report that funds are in the tre- asury applicable to and sufficient for the payment of the City's share of the cost of the following sanitary Sewers, to -wit: Sanitary Sewer Improvement No. 75, District Sr. 75, ordered by Resolution No. 840, passed and adopted July 17th, 1923. Very respeotfully, F. H. WE?.RTON City Manager Miami,Florida, July 23rd, 1923. The City Commission, Miami, Florida. Gentlemen: I hereby report and certify that funds are in the tre- asury applicable to and sufficient for the payment of the City's share of the poet of the following sanitary sewers, to -wit: Sanitary S ewer Improvement No. 76, District Sr. 76, ordered by Resolution No. 841, passed and adopted July 17th, 1923. Very respectfully, F. H. V1HARTON City Manager Miami, Florida, July 23rd, 1923. The City Commission, Miami, Florida. Gentlemen: I hereby report and certify that funds are in the tre- asury applicable to and sufficient for the payment of the City's share of the cost of the following sanitary sewers, to -wit: Sanitary Sewer Improvement No. 77, District Sr. 77, ordered by Resolution No. 842, passed and adopted July 17th, 1923. Very respectfully, F . H. '.HART ON City Manager The CityCommission, Miami, Florida. Gentlemen: Miami, Florida, July 23rd, 1923. I hereby report and certify that funds are in the tre- asury applicable to and sufficient for the payment of the City's share of the cost of the following sanitary sewers, to -wit: Sanitary Sewer Improvement No. 78, District Sr. 78, ordered by Resolution No. 843, passed and adopted July 17th, 1923. Very respectfully, F. H. WARTON City Manager Miami, Florida. July 23rd, 1923. The CitCommission, Miami, Florida.' Gentlemen : I hereby report and certify that funds are in the tre- asury applicable to and sufficient for the payment of the City's share of the oost of the following sanitary sewers, to -wit: Sanitary Sewer Improvement No. 79, Listriot Sr. 79, ordered by Resolution No. 844, passed and adopted Julyl7th, 1923. Very respectfully, F. H. WHARTON City Manager ' July 24th, 1923. 111R®111111®1111n111■1111111111I11111111111111 011,111111111 111111,111111111111111111111111111111111111I II 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 111111111111 III II 11 REQUESTING SHIPPING BOARD. TO ALLOW SHIPS FOR AMiRICAN LEGION POST 29. Mr. Charles A. Mills appeared before the Commission and stated that he had been suo- oessful in securing a ship from the U. S. Shipping Board for use of the Amerioan Le- gion in Miami as a club -house and asked that the City Commission pass a resolution requesting the Shipping Board to allot either the U. S. S. Sapona or the U. S.S. Cape Fear to the American Legion Post here. Thereupon the following resolution was offered by Mr. Leffler: RESOLUTION NO. 886. A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE SHIPPING BOARD TO ALLOT THE "SAPONA" OR "CAPE FEAR" TO THE HARVEY SEEDS POST #29, MIAMI, FLORIDA, OF THE AMERICAN LEGION. WHEREAS, the Harvey Seeds Post #29 of th.e American Legion of Miami, Florida, believe they can secure the delivery, without cost to the City, at Miami for their uses, of the U. S. S. Sapona or the U. S. S. Cape Fear; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED by the Commission of the City of Miami that the U. S. Shipping Board be requested to deliver at Miami, Florida, for the 'ices of the American Legion, the U. S. S. SAPONA or the U. S. S. CAPE FEAR at a point to be hereafter selected and designated by the City Commission. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of the foregoin resolution be mailed by the Clerk to Honorable Duncan U. Fletcher, United States Sena- tor at Washington, D. C. Motion by Mr. Leffler, seconded by Mr. Lummus, that the said resolution be passed and adopted. 0n roll call the vote thereon was as follows: AYES: Messrs. Romfh, Lummus, Wilson, Leffler. NOES: None. Motion unanimously carried and the said re- solution passed and adopted. TOTAL VALUATION OF TAXABLE PROPERTY FOR YiAR 1923 Communication from the City Manager undo Commission, reporting the total valuatio year 1923 as $69,867,900.00, was receive Mr. Leffler, the said communication was ADJOURNMENT At 10:20 meeting, ATTEST: To the City Commission, Miami, Florida. Gentlemen: AS'REPORTED BY CITY MANAGER ✓ date of July 16th, 1923, addressed to the n of taxable property in the City for the d and on motion of Mr. Wilson, seconded by ordered filed and spread upon the minutes: Miami, Florida, July 16th, 1923. You are hereby notified that the sum total of valuations of taxable property in the City of Miami, Florida, for the year 1923, as passed by the Board oP Equalization is Sixty - Nine Million Eight Hundred Sixty -Seven Thousand Nine Hundred Dollars ($69,867,900.00). Respectfully submitted, F. H. WHARTON City Manager 10:20 A.M. a. m., there being no further business to come before the Board at this on motion duly made and seconded, the meeting was adjourned. O CITY OF MIAM DOCUMENT EETING DATE: INDEX July 24, 1923 rre4 NO DOCUMENT IDENTIFICATION COMMISSION ACTION RETRIEVAL CODE NO. MP 1 TRANSFER $2,000.00 FROM PARK, WATER SUPPLY BOND FUNDS TO ADMINISTRATION -PUBLIC UTILITIES FOR TOOLS R-867 00867 2 EXCUSING ABSENCE OF J. H. GILMAN R-868 00868 3 REQUESTING STATEMENT FROM DIRECTOR OF FINANCE UNDER SECTION 57 OF THE CITY CHARTER R-869 00869 4 AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE 6 STREET CARS R-870 00870 5 PAYMENT OF $500.00 TO THE REAL ESTATE JOURNAL PUBLISHER COMPANY AS PER CONTRACT WITH THE MIAMI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE R-871 00871 6 AUTHORIZING THE REFUND OF $4.37 TO JESSE LEE FOR 1922 CITY TAXES ERRONEOUSLY COLLECTED R-872 00872 7 AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO PAY THE ESTIMATES FROM SERIES "T" BOND ISSUE R-873 00873 8 AUTHORIZING CERTAIN CLOSING ENTRIES TO BE MADE IN THE GENERAL BOOKS OF THE CITY OF MIAMI R-874 00874 9 AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF THE BILL OF THE U.S. MORTGAGE & TRUST COMPANY AND THE BILL OF MYERS & MYERS R-875 00875 10 INVITING THE SOVERIGN GRAND LODGE I.O.O.F. TO HOLD ITS 1924 MEETING IN FLORIDA R-876 00876 11 URGING THE STATE ROADWAY DEPARTMENT TO COMPLETE THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE CONDITION OF THE HIGHWAY BETWEEN WEST PALM BEACH AND JACKSONVILLE R-877 00877 12 SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT SR-C R-878 00878 13 SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT SR-46 R-879 00879 14 SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT NO. SR-48 R-880 00880 15 SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT NO. SR-49 R-881 00881 16 SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT NO. SR-C - LOTS 1 TO 6 BLOCKS "A", "B" "C" AND "D" OF DRUID COURT R-882 00882 17 SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT NO. SR-46 - N.E. 14TH STREET AND 1ST AVENUE R-883 00883 18 SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT NO. SR-48 - N.W. 7TH STREET AND MIAMI AVENUE R-884 00884 I CONTINUE aw7IT101771 DOCUMENT IDENTIFICATION Page I 2 I COMMISSION I RETRIEVAL I _ACTION__ vtanr NO. 19 20 SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT NO. SR-49 - N.W. 11TH STREET AND 5TH AVENUE REQUESTING THE SHIPPING BOARD TO ALLOT THE "SAPONE" OR "CAPE FEAR" TO THE HARVEY SEEDS POST #29, MIAMI, FLORIDA, OF THE AMERICAN LEGION R-885 R-886 00885 00886