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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1923-09-28 Minutescry nr oupwamuar 40bL, luza. On this 28th day of September, A. D. 1923, the Commission of the City of Miami met at the City Hall in Miami, Florida, pursuant to an adjournment on September 26th. The meeting was oalled to order at 9:00 o'olook a. m., by Chairman Leffler and on roll oall the following members were present: E. C. Romfh, J. E. Lumtnus, J. I. Wilson, J. H. Gilman, C. D. Leffler. ABSENT: None. LICENSE TAX ORDINANC F (11 YEAR 1923-19 24 The proposed license tax ordinanoe, as revised by tho Commission at its last regu- lar meeting, was taken up at this meeting for adoption. The said ordinance was in- troduoed by Mr. Gilman, and on motion of Mr. Lummue, seconded by Mr. Leffler, it was resolved that the charter requirement for readings of ordinanoes on two sepa- rate occasions be dispensed with. The motion was carried by unanimous vote whioh was as follows: AYES: Messrs. Romfh, Lummus, Wilson, Gilman, Leffler. NOES: None. On motion of Mr. Gilman, seconded by Mr. Wilson, the said ordinanoe, which is en- titled: "AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR AND REGULATING THE REGIS- TRATION OF ALL PERSONS, FIRMS, AND CORPORATIONS ENGAGED IN A BUSINESS, PROFE:SION, OR OCCUPATION IN THE CITY OF MIAMI, FIXING TEE LICENSE TAXES FOR THE YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1923, AND FOR EACH SUCCEEDING YEAR UNTIL RE- PEALED; REGULATING AND RESTRICTING LICENSES APPLIED FOR AFTER OCTOBEER 1 OF EVERY YEAR; PROVIDING TERMS UN- DER WHICH SUCH LICENSES MAY BE OBTAINED; REGULATING THE CARRYING ON OF BUSINESS UNDER SUCH LICENSE, AND PROVID- ING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION OF THE ORDINANCE, was given its first reading and read by title only. Motion by Mr. Gilman, seoond- ed by Mr. Leffler, that the said ordinance be passed on its first reading. On roll oall the vote was as follows: AYES: lnessrs. Romfh, Lummus, Wilson, Gilman, Leffler. NOES: None. Motion unanimously carried and the said ordinance passed on its first reading. On motion of Mr. Wilson, seconded by Mr. Lummus, the said or- dinance was given its second and final reading and was read in full. Motion by Mr. Wilson, seconded by Mr. Gilman, that the ordinance be passed and adopted on its final reading as read. Roll called and the vote was as follows: AYES: Messrs. Romfh , Lummus, Wilson, Gilman, Leffler. NOES: None. Motion unanimously carried z:nd the said ordinance passed and adopted on its final reading. In ac- cordance with Resolution No. 156, passed and adopted February 28th, 1922, the said ordinunceis numbered 193 and is shown in Ordinance Book 1 at page/Lae passed and adopted by the Commission. AWARDING CONTRACT FOR WORK UNDER SR. 80, FOR SEWERS TO DAVIS CONSTRUCTION 00. A resolution accepting the bid of the Davis construction Company for sewers under Storm Sewer District No. 80, was introduced by Mr. Wilson: RESOLUTION N O . 1019. A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID OF AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO THE DAVIS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR LAYING SEWERS UNDER SEWER DISTRICT NO. 80, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID WORK AND DI- RECTING 1'HE RETURN OF CERTIFIED CHECKS AND BIDDERS BONDS TO THE UNSUCCESSFUL BIDDERS BY THE CITY CLERK. WHEREAS, the Director of Futile Service and the City Manager, have, pursuant to directions, submitted tabulations of 'bide received for work under Storm Sewer Improvement No. 80, and WHEREAS, it appears that the bid of the Davis Construction Company is the lowest and best bid received, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Commission of the City of Miami: Section 1. That the proposal of the Davis Construction Company for the construction of sewers under Storm Sewer Improvement No. 80, as set forth in their bid, be, and the same is hereby, accepted. Section 4. Thut the City Manager be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to enter into contract with the said Davis Construction Com- pany and that the contract entered into together with the bond to be fur- nished by the c 3n tractor be approved by the City Attorney and that the City Mana::er submit both contract and bond to the City Commission for ap- proval. Section 3. That the City Clerk return to the unsuccessful bidders the certified checks and bidders bonds which accompanied their bids. Motion by Mr. Leffler, seconded by Mr. Lummus, that the said resolution be passed and adopted. Roll called and the vote thereon was as follows: AYES: Messrs. Romfh, Lummus, Wilson, Gilman, Leffler. NOES: None. Motion unanimously carried and the said resolution passed and adopted. AWARDING CONTRACT FUR CASTINGS UNDER SR. 80. TO C. H. LYNE FOUNDRY A resolutiun accepting the bid of and awarding contract to the C. H. Dyne Foundry and L:achine Company for casting:: under Storm Sewer District No. 80, was offered by Mr. Lummus: RESOLUTION NO. 1020. A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID OF AN AWARDING CONTRACT TO C. H. LYNE FOUNDRY :.ND LACHINE COMPANY FOR WORK UNDER STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENT NO. 80, AUTHORISING THE CITY MANAGER 20 Skei.E1 INTO CLNTR CT FOR SAID WORK AND DI- RECTING THE RETURN OF CERTIFIED CHECKS AND BIDDERS BONDS T, THE UNSUCCESSFUL BIDDERS BY THE CITY CLERK. IMMENSE WHEREAS, the Director of Public Service and City Manager have, pursuant to directions, submitted tabulations of bids reoeived for furnishing sewer castings under Storm Sewer Improvement No. 80, and WHEREAS, it appears from suoh tabulation that the bid of C. H. Lyne Foundry and Machine Company is the lowest and best bid received, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Commission of the City of Miami: Section 1. That the proposal of the C. H. Lyne Foundry and Machine Company for furnishing sewer castings under Storm Sewer Im- provement No. 80, as set forth in their bid, be, and the same is here- by accepted. Section 2. That the City Manager be, and he is hereby, author- ized and directed to enter into contract with the said C. H. Lyne Foundry and Machine Company and that the contract be approved by the City Attorney as to form and that the City Manager submit said con- tract to the CityCommission for approval. Seotion 3. That the City Clerk return to the unsuccessful bid- ders the certified checks and bidders bonds which accompanied their bids. Motion by Mr. Lummus, seconded by Mr. Gilman, that the said resolution be passed and adopted. Roll called and the vote thereon was as follows: AYES: Messrs. Romfh, Luttmus, Wilson, Gilman, Leffler. NOES: None. Motion unanimously oarried and the said resolution passed and adopted. ADJ uURNMr1 T There being no further business to oome before the Commission at this meeting, on motion duly made and seoonded, the meeting was adjourned. ATTEST: