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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1924-05-13 MinutesCOMMISSION MINUTES OF NEETINS HELDIN MAX 13, 1924 PREPARED SY THEOFFICE OF E , EITM FLEE may 1:)Ln, Ivzs. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THP BOARD CB' COMMISSIONERS (P THE 0I71 OF MIAMI, FLORIN. 0n this 13th day of May, A. D. 1924, the Commission of the City of Miami, Florida, met in regular session at the City Hall in Miami, Florida. lhe meeting wee palled to order at 9:00 o'olook A. M. by Chairmen Romfh and an roll call the following mem- bers of the Commission were present: E. C. Romfh, J. E. Lummus, J. I. Wilson, J. H. Gilman, C. D. Leffler.` ABSENT: None. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES pp MEETING OF MAY 6TH The Clerk read the minutes of the meeting of May 6th and there being no corrections or additions thereto on motion duly made and seconded the same were approved and accepted es written. GAS OCtLPANY CHANGE IN OWNERSHIP 101 The following oommunioation from Mr. Wegner 8. MoCall, President of Central Power ME & Light Company in reference to the repent purchase of the Miami Gas Company by that .MN company was received and after being read was ordered tiled and copied upon the min - MI utes of the meeting: aMUS wom Nmem May 12th, 1984. The Honorable Board of City Commissioners, City of Miami, Fla. Gentlemen: (1) The Central Power & Light Go. have aoquired the Miami Gas Company. (2) The oompany has furnished funds to the Gas Co. so that all floating debts prior to Receivership oan be paid in full. We have just received a wire from Jacksonville stating that the Receiver- ship wae terminated this morning. (3) The Company also stands ready to supply the Gee Company with funds to immediately inorease its gas manufacturing equipment, so the oapeci ty will be more than double that at present; further addi- tional units will be added as demands for service warrant. (4) It is vital to the interests of both pity and oompany that this additional equipment be installed and in operation before or during the month of November, so there will not be a repetition of in- adequate supply of gas as experienced heretofore. Flans have been completed - representatives of the manufacturing companies are now in Miami, waiting to °lose contracte, which must be done promptly if the new apparatus is to be installed for next winters use. It requires considerable time and preparation for this steel delivery and erection for service). Therefore, no time should be lost in oloeing contracts. (5) In the matter of making this additional investment for enlargement of the plant, the company will be palled upon for approxi- mately 4250,000 to be expended within the next few months at the plant. We believe it is unfair to our stookholders to use this additional am- ount of their money in enlarging the plant, unlese we are assured that the rate of $1.90 per 1000 pubic feet of gas will prevail until such time that theGas Company oan appear before you with an appraisal of the eystem by independent qualified evalulatore and an independent cer- tified audit of production and other expenses, end some other rate oan then be named if the rate is unjust. We believe this reasonable rate will not be lees than 41.90 per 1000 ou. feet for the reason that the same conditions exist today which existed in 1918 when the rate was given. Cost of materials entering into the manufaoture of gas were no lower in 1923 than they ware in 1918 - oast of oil is a few oents lower, but oast of Doke and labor ie higher than it was in 1918. (6) We earnestly request that aoting under the powers grant- ed by the new city charter, you continue this rate as above mentioned, thereby permitting the Gas Company to immediately place the °entreats for this new apparatus. (7) Permit us to call attention to the feet that Miami win- ter gee requirements greatly exoeed those of the summer, while in moat localities there is not suoh a :great Ztuotuation. The invest- ment required here to handle the winter business is large as oompared with the business which the summer months afford. Another thing Mia- mi is a long distanoe from supplies, necessitating a larger invest- ment in materaall in manufacturing, as well as the maintenance, than would be required if nearer the manufacturing centers. In Miami, due to the large number of tourists, the company is required to set meters at the beginning of the season and remove them a few months later. These meters are removed and placed on shelves in our store rooms; per- haps just a few weeks later it is neoessery to re-inetall them for the summer months, which in turn are again removed and placed on the elmelvea only to be re -installed when the tourist season again begins. hie handling of meters so often is very injurious to the meter, which to a sensitive applianoe, and these costs are entirely different than in communities where the service ie regular thr oughout the twelve months of the year. (8) In ocnolusion, permit us to say that our °Drapery' has disposed of some of its properties in Missouri with the idea of using those funds here, believing that in doing so the integrity of our in- vestment will be protected. We are now working out a oomprehensive plan for the extension of mains, which information will be given to yourselves and the public before a new franohise is asked for. •This oontemplates a very large expenditure in that direction. Respectfully submitted CENTRAL POWER & LIGHT CCtIPANY By (Signed) WARNER 3. MoOALL President P. S. We are attaching hereto Dopy of our plans for enlargement o the manufacturing plant. mom PRIVATE SEWER OF MR. JESSE RANDELL CONNEOTED TO BY CITY AND OTRRB mom M The following oommunioation from Twyman & Soott, Attorneys, representing Mr. Jesse Ma Randall of No. 449 N. E. 24th Street, was reoeived and after being read was ordered iB oopied upon the minutes: eei M City Commission, Miami, Florida. Gentlemen:- As attorneys for Mr. Jesse Pendell of No. 449 N. E. 24th Street, we beg to pall your attention to the :fact that the oity has oonneoted its sewer to a private sewer oonstruoted by Mr. Randell from the intersection of N. E. 4th Avenue and N. E. 24th Street to ME the Bay. Other persona erecting housee and apartment houses on ill the south side of N. E. 24th Street are also making preparation to oonneot with this private sewer and, unless some arrangement is made with Mr. Randall to reimburse him for a part of the coat of this sew- er, we are instructed to file a bill asking for an injunction against the city and other persons from maintaining their oonneotion with thi a pr iva to sewer . We would appreciate your having this matter investigated promptly. Very truly yours, TVIYMAN & SC OTT By(Signed) Paul R. Scott The oommunioation was referred to the City Attorney end the City Manager for inveeti gation and report bank to the City Commission. REFUND OF TAXES TO J. B. COZATT PAID ON PROPERTY IN FT. DALLAS PARK The City Manager submitted the following written report on the communication of Mr. J. B. Cozatt in reference to the assessment placed on property owned by him at the last regular meeting: City Commission, Miami, Fla. Gentlemen: - Miami, Florida, May 10, 1924. May 10th, 1924. In the matter of the olaim for refund of taxes filed by J. B. Cozatt et al, which olaim le hereto attached, I have gone over this assessment with Mr. C. K. Cring, Tax Assessor, and find that this property was assessed practically double to that of other pro- perty immediately adjaoent and as favorably located. This property is known as the old Budge Homeetead in Ft. Dallas Park, and is described as "Tract bounded on west by Genovar Tract, north by R. R. Spur, east by Ft. Dallas Park, south by Miami River". This tract is irregular in shape with a frontage of 100 feet on Miami River and a frontage of 25 feet on R. R. Spur. In making a comparative valuation for assessment purposes, I believe that an asa3ssed valuation of �, 34,800.00 would be equit- able, and that the present assessed valuation of ,$68,600.00 is entire- ly out of line as compared with other similar properties. L4r. Cozatt has paid the City Taxes amounting to $1607.00 • and now asks a refund of ^$741.40 based upon the valuation of $34,800. I therefore recommend that this olaim be allowed and that the Direo- tor of Finance be authorized to refund J. B. Cozatt et al the amount of 741.40. Respectfully, (Signed) F. H. WHARTON City Manager Thereupon the following resolution was introduced by Mr. Wilson; RESOLUTION N0. 1411. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DUCTING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO EVIRID TO J. B. COZATT THE AMOUNT OP 4741.40. WHEREAS, it appears that the assessed valuation of the property known as "tract bounded on west by Genovar Traot, north by R. R. Spain, East by Ft. Telles Park, South by Miami River" is in exoeas of that of similar properties in close proximity, and WHEREAS, the City Manager in his letter of the 10th of May, 1924, recommends that a refund be made to Mr. J. B. Cozatt et al in the am- ount of $741.40, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Commission of the City of Miami: 64 May 13 th, 1924. II IIIIIIIIIII111111111111111111111111 IIIII11111111111111II111 ID I11111111111111111111 ES EE mm mm That the Direotor of Finanoe be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to refund to J. B. Cozatt et al the sum of *741. 40. Moved by Mr. Wilson and seconded by Mr. Lun:mus that the resolution be passed and adopted. Roll oalled and the vote thereon was as follows: AYES: Masora. Romfh, Lummus, Leffler,Wileon, Gilman. NOES: None. Motion unanimously oarried and the said resolution passed and adopted. RATIFICATION OF CONTRACT WITH.CLARK DREDGING 00. FOR HYDRAULIC FILLING The City Manager submitted the oontraot between the City of Miami and the Clark Dredging Company for Hydraulic Filling of the Bay Front Park duly exeouted by both the Contractor and the City Manager, for and on behalf of the City of Miami. The oontraot had bean approved by the City Attorney as to form and execution and the bond also was approved by the City Attorney as to form and execution and the oontraot and the bond meeting with the approval of the City Commission the fol- lowing resolution ratifying and confirming the execution of the said oontraot wss offered by Mr. Gilman: RESOLUTION NO. 1412. A RESOLUTION RATIYII1G AND CONFIRMING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT BY THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AND ON BEHAIF CF THE CITY OF MIAMI, WITH THE: CLARK DREDGING COMPANY, FOR HYDRAULIC FILLING Ol' THE BAY P'RON'T PARK. WHEREAS, an the 29th day of April, 1924, the City Commission author. ized and directed the City Manager to enter into oontraot with the Clerk Dredging Company for the hydraulio filling of the Bay Front Park, and WHEREAS, the City Manager has submitted said oontraot duly exeouted by the City of Miami and the Contractor together with bond furnished by the eaid contractor, both bond and oontraot having been approved as to farm and execution by the City Attorney, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Commission of the City of Mi- ami: 1: That the said oontraot between the City of Miami and Clark Dredg- ing Company for hydraulic filling of Bay Front Park be, and the same is hereby, ratified and oonf irmed by the Commission of the City of Miami. 2: That the bond furnished by the sa id contractor be, and is here- by, approved. Moved by Mr. Gilman and seconded by Mr. Leffler that the said resolution be adopt- ed. Roll oalled and the vote thereon was as follows: AYES: Messrs. Bomfh, Lum- mus, Leffler, Wilson, Gilman. NOES: None. Motion unanimously oarried and the said resolution adopted by the City Commission. BILLS OF CHAMBER OF COMmfIROE ORDERED PAID AND APPROPRIATION FOR PART The following communication was submitted by the City Manager together with bills of the Chamber of Commerce: Jdr. P. H. Wharton, City Manager, Miami, Florida. Dear Sir: - I hand you he meroe for payment, viz. $19,110.43, and The Reo a total of 33,610.43, amounts to 32,884.60, the sum of 725.83. Upon examination the al of the Commission following resolution ing a n appr opr is t ion was introduced by Mr. May 12th., 1924. rewith bills approved by the Chamber of Com- Lcrland Advertising Agenoy in the sum of ord Company in the sum of $14,500.00, making As the present balance in the Publicity Fund these bills will leave this fund overdrawn in Very truly yours, (Signed) L. J. GRIFFIN Chief A o o o u n t a n t bills submitted by the Chamber of Commeroe met with the approv- and it being necessary to make an appropriation of $725.83 the ordering the said bills paid from the Publioity Fund and mak- of $725.83 from the General Fund Surplus to the Publicity Fund Wilson: RESOLUTION NO. 1413. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO PAY CERTAIN BILLS OF THE CHAJA'aER OF COMMERCE AND MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $72 5.83 TO THE PU- BLICITY FUND. WHEREAS, the Chamber of Commerce has submitted certain bills for printing and advertising duly approved by them and request the payment of same from the Publioity Fund of the City of Miami and WHEREAS, it is necessary that an appropriation of '725.83 be made to the Publicity Fund for the purpose of paying eaid bills, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Commission of the City of Miami:. 1: That the Director of Finance be, and he is hereby au- thorized and direoted to pay the following bills from the Pu- blicity Fund of the Oity of Miami, to -wit: Dorland Advertising Agency. . . . 419,110.43 The Reoord Company 14 600 00 Total $33,510.43 2: That the ems of $785.83 be, and is hereby, appropriat- ed from the General Fund Surpluee to the Publio tty Fund for the purpose of paying the bills hereinabove set forth. On motion of Mr. Nilson, seconded by Lir. Leffler, the said resolution was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. RomTh, Lummue, Leffler, Wilson, Gilman, NOES: None. OPENING OF STREETS ON SOU'THSID REQUESTED BY MR.WATTS Mr. Watts appeared before the Commission and asked that the Oommieeion keep in mind the opening of the streets between Eriokell Avenue and the Bay that caul be worked out when funds are available for the purpose. REQUEST OF MAJOR B. L. SMITH FOR CONTROL 0P CITY HANGAR AT HIALEAH,FIELD Major B. L. Smith appeared before the Commission and asked that he be given some au-. thority over the Municipal Hangar located at Curtis Field at Hialeah so that there may be some satiefaotory regulation of the use of the hangar. Major Smith stated that his company had spent considerable money on the hangar in the way of repairing, main- taining and flooring it and thought that some one should be given the authority to exercise earns oontrol over it. The matter was referred to the City Manager. ADJOURNMENT There being no further bueinese to come before the Commission at this meeting, an motion duly made and seconded, the meeting was adjourned. ATTEST: criw OF MIAMI DOCUMENT INDEX MEETING DATE: MAY 13, 1924 ITEM NO. 1. 2. 3. DOCUMENT IDENTIFICATION AUTHORIZE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO REFUND TO J.B. COZATT ET AL THE AMOUNT OF $741.40. RATIFYING EXECUTION OF CANTRACT BY CITY MANAGER WITH CLARK DREDGING COMPANY FOR HYDRAULIC FILLING OF BAYFRONT PARK. AUTHORIZE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO PAY BILLS OF CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - MAKING APPROPRIATION OF $725.83 TO PUBLICITY FUNDS. COMMISSION RETRIEVAL ACTION I CODE NO. R-1411 01411 R-1412 01412 R-1413 01413