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April 26, 1926
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF commi3sioNERs r);F' THE CITY OF L TAMTt, FLORIDA
On this 26th day of April, 1926, the Commission of tho City of Miami, Florida mot in
regular session at the City Ball in said City. The meeting was called to order et
3:00 o'clock P. M. by Chairman E. C. Romfh, and on roll call the following members of
the Board were present:
E. C. Romfh,
J. E. Lummus,
C. D. Leffler.
ABSENT: J. H. Gilman,
J. I. Wilson.
READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Clerk read the minutes of the regular meeting of April 19th, 1926, and there be-
ing no aorreotions or additions to be made, on motion duly made and seoonded, the
same were approved and confirmed as, written.
-PERMIT FOR DREDGING & WHARF - FRANK B. SHUTTS
The following oommunioation from the Planning Board in referenoe to the application of
Mr. Frank B. Shutts for permit to dredge and construct wharf opposite Point View was
submitted:
April 26, 1926
City Commission
Miami, Florida
Gentlemen:
Referring to the applioation of Mr. Frank B. Mutts for
permit to dredge and construct a wharf opposite Point View, as shown
on blue prints attached hereto, prepared by Watson & Carris, Civil
Engineers, dated April 15, 1926.
It will be noted from the blue prints that it is oontem-
plated extending this wharf 73.9' beyond the harbor line. It is the
opinion of the Planning Board that there would be no objections to
the City of Miami issuing a waiver for the construction of this wharf
as far as the harbor line, but we do not believe the City has author-
ity to sanction anything beyond the harbor line.
Yours very truly,
(Signed) iHUGII M. MATHESON,
Chairman, City Planning Board.
The drawings submitted with the oommunioation were examined by the Commission, and
there being no objections to suoh part of the improvement as lies within the harbor
line, the following resolution waiving objections to same was introduced by Mr. Lum-
mus, seoonded by Mr. Leffler, who moved its ,adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2639,
A RESOLUTION WAIVING OBJECTIONS TO PROPOSED
DREDGING AND WHARF ON BISCAYNE BAY BY FRAM
B. SHUTTS.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI:
That the City Commission, for and on behalf of the City of Miami,
Florida, does hereby waive objections to proposed dredging and construc-
tion of wharf on Biscayne Bay for Frank B. Shutts opposite "POINT VIEW",
as shown on blue -prints prepared by Watson & Gerris, Civil Engineers,
dated April 15th, 1926, this waiver aiaplyinz to such part of the improve-
ment that lies within the harbor line.
Upon being seoonded by Mr. Leffler, the said resolution was passed and adopted by th''
following vote - AYES; Messrs. Romfh, Lntmus, Leffler. NOES: None.
PAYMENT OF BILLS OF JOHN W. ROLTTINS COMPANY
The City Manager submitted the bill of John W. Rollins Company in the amount of 3300.
for oertain street work and recommended the payment of same. Whereupon, the following
resolution was introduced by Mr. Leffler, who moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2640.
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE BILL, OF JOINI7 W. ROLLINS
COMPANY FOR CERTAIN PAVING ON S.W. 2 ND STREET, BE-
TWEEN 7TH AND 8TH AVENUES, AM) AUTHO?IZING PAYMENT
OF SAME.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMITS aON OF THE CITY OF ittAUI:
Section 1. That the bill of John W. Rollins Company in the amount
of $300.00 for tearing out and rebuilding one hundred (100') feet of
paving on S.W. 2nd Street, between 7th and 8th Avenues, is hereby ap-
proved.
Section 2. That the Director of Finance is hereby authorized and
directed to pay the said bill and whr:re same to fund B-50.
Upon being seconded by Lir. Lummus, the said resolution was passed and adopted' by the
following vote - AYES: Messrs. Romfh, Lw r.nu, , Leffler, ?t;);°:-;: Norte
The City Manager also submitted the bill of John W. Rollins Company in the amount of
33,449.96 for street pavi nx on 1,.E. 36th Street on 2nd Avenue to the Bay and recom-
mended the payment of sane.
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Whereupon the following resolution was introduced by Mr. Lummus, who moved its adop-
tion:
RESOLUTION NO. 2641.
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE BILL OF JOHN W. ROLLINS
COMPANY FOR CERTAIN PAVING ON N.B. 36TH STREET AND
AUTHORIZING TIE PAYMENT OP SAME.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OP THE CITY OF MIAMI:
Section 1. That the bill of John W. Rollins Company in the amount.
of $3,449.96 for paving N.E. 36th Street, from 2nd Avenue to the Bay,
is hereby approved.
Section 2. That the Direotor of Finance is hereby authorized and
directed to pay the said bill and charge same to fund B-58.
Upon being seconded by Mr. Leffler, the said resolution wail passed and adopted by the
following vote - AYES: Messrs. Romfh, Lummus, Leffler, NOES: None.
CANCELLING CERTAIN STREET PAVING ON N.W. 7TH AVENUE
The matter of paving N.W. 7th Avenue from 5th to llth streets was taken up and the
Commission deemed it advisable to pave this Avenue to a width of 52 feet. All proceed1-:,
ings were cancelled by the following resolution introduced by Mr. Leffler, who moved
its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2642.
A RESOLUTION REPEALING ALL PROCEEDINGS TAKEN BY
THE COMMISSION IN REFERENCE TO HIGHWAY IMPROVE-
MENT.310.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI:
That all proceedings taken by the Commission in referencia to
Highway Improvement 310, including Resolution No. 2434, adopted
January llth, 1926, and Resolution No. 2461, adopted January 25th,
1926, be, and the same are hereby, cancelled and repealed.
Upon being seconded by Mr. Lummus, the said resolution was passed and adopted by tW,
following vote - AYES: Messrs. Romfh, Lummus, Leffler, NOES: None.
ORDERIN1 HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENTS 310A, 313, 313A & 313B
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A resolution ordering Highway Improvement 310-A was introduced by Lar4Lummt4;146**6
its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2643.
A RESOLUTION ORDERING LOCAL IMPROVEMENT H-310A.
BE IT RESOLVED BY T1.€ COMMISSION OF TIE CITY OF MIAMI:
That a local improvement desoribed and designated as follows shall
be made under Section 56, City Charter:
Improvement H-310A as follows:
On N.W. 7th Avenue from North property of N.W. 5th Street to North
property of N.W. llth Street, North of 7th Avenue.
Grading between curbs;
Constructing u concrete curb 6 inches wide and 14 inches deep and a
oonorete gutter 18 inches wide and 7i inches deep on both sides of the
street, except that where suitable curb and gutter to proper line and
grade are already in place the construction of a new curb and gutter will
be omitted and credit will be given.
Laying a pavement of:
Sheet asphalt 3 inches thick, upon a foundation of local pit rock
not less than 8 inches thick, all being 52 feet wide and extending from
curb to curb. Providing necessary drainage inlets, oatch-basins and man-
holes for sewers.
The property against which special assessment for the cost thereof
shall be made is hereby designated District H-310A.
Upon being seconded by
following vote - AYES:
A resolution ordering
its adoption:
Mr. Leffler, the said resolution was passed and adopted by the v.
essrs. Romfh, LUMMUB, Leffler, NOES: None.
Highway Improvement 313 was introduoed by Mr. Leffler, who. MoVed:
RESOLUTION NO. 2644.
A RESOLUTION ORDERING LOCAL IMPROVEMENT H-313.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COLIMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI:
That a local improvement described and designated as follows
shall be made under Section 56, City Charter:
Improvement H-313 as follows:
On S.W. 22nd Street (Coral Way) from S.W. 15th Court to S.W.
17th Avenue, und from S.W. 27th Avenue to City Limits (Doujles Road).
Grading 70 feet wide.
Laying a pavement of local pit rock to an average thickness of
8 inches, with two applications of surface oil, to a width of 70 feet.
The property against whioh special assessments for the cost there-
of shall be made is hereby designated. District '11-313.
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Upon being seoonded by Mr. Lummus, the said resolution was pasted and adopted by the
following vote- AYES: Messrs. Romfh, Lummus, Leffler. Iho3,;: None.
A resolution ordering Highway Improvement 313-A was introduced by Mr. Lummus, who
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2545.
A RESOLUTION ORD-Mill LOCAL IL'i'.pp:20VFMF.NT U-313A.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF 1STAUI:
That a local improvement described and designated as follows,
shall be made under Section 56, City Charter:
Improvement 1-313A as follows:
On the North side only of S.W. 22rid Street (Coral Way) from
S.W. 13th Avenue to S.W. 15fh Court, and from :;.w. 17th Avenue to
S.W. 21st Avenue.
Grading 35 feet in width.
Laying a pavement of local pit rock to an average thickness
of 8 inches, with two application of surface oil, to a width of 35
feet.
The property against which special assessment for tho cost
thereof shall be made is hereby designated District II-313A.
Upon being seconded by Mr. Leffler, the said resolution was passed and adopted by the
following vote - AYES: Messrs. Romfh, Lummus, Leffler. NO2S: None.
A resolution ordering Highway Improvement 313-B was introduoed by Mr. Leffler, who
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2646.
A RESOLUTION ORDERING LOCAL IMPROV; M r NT H-313B.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMIIISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI:
That a local improvement described and designated as follows -
shall be made under Section 56, City Charter:
Improvement H-313B as follows:
On S.W. 3rd avenue, from S.W. 15th Street Road to 170' South of.
27th Street Road.
Grading 2 driveways 36 feet in width.
Laying a pavement of local pit rook not less than 8 inches thiok'
with two applications of surface oil, 2 driveways 35 feet in width.
The property against which special assessments for the coat there-
of shall be made is hereby designated District H-313B.
Upon being seconded by Mr. Lummus, the said resolution was passed and adopted by the
following vote - AYES: Messrs. Romfh, Lummus, Leffler. NOES: None. •
ESTABLISHMENT OF LIBRARY SYSTEM - RECOLIi:ti NDATION
The following communication from the Library Committbe of the Woman's Club was pre-
sented by bars. E. C. Hume, Chairman, and after being read was ordered filed and oopie
upon the minutes:
April 26tb, 1926
To the Honorable Mayor and Commissioners
of the City of Miami, Florida
Gentlemen:
The Miami Woman's Club having only the best interests of
our citizens and the advancement of their aesthetic, intellectual,
and moral welfare in consideration, are petitioning you at this time
to take the necessary steps towards the establishment of a permanent
and adequate library system for the City of ;3it,mi.
It is quite unnecessary for us to plead the cause of li-
braries. You have shown by your encourrieement rind increased appropri-
ations year by year that you recognized the value of the e service we
were trying to render the community.
The Woman's Club for twenty-six years oporu ti. i;g the only
public library in the City of Miami, urw comes to you with an offer-
ing of a magnificent and beautifully located building r,lenned to house
a library of 50,000 volumes, an organized staff of trained library
workers capable of oaring for a circulation of more thr,n 100,000 books
a year, and urges you to provide the necessfar:, Pupoort for this worthy
enterprise.
No group of men could better uudertatsnd our situation than
you who have battled with the staegerine. .;roblcris of this fast growing
community with the inoreasing demand upon all public utilities, and the
utter inadequacy of things that sufficed for ra few short years ego.
The same problem faces the library. Our present appropris tion is en-
tirely inadequate for the expansion which the rapidly rrowincr public
demand necessitates. 0#r library, howsoever fine and co,t<plete that one
might be, is not enough to serve the City thut ;,lifnrsi. is today - we need
at least three branches located in various sections of t e City.
It is our dee'sire to see .a permanent library system oottb-
lished here by whatever means you devise; whether by a mi1.1an o tax le-
gally levied by approved vote or by the authority in you rested. Be
assured that, while it is our intention to cooperato with you sully,
we do not desire to assume any responsibility or control over any other
library than that operated in our own building and. :e only ask that the
Flagler Memorial Library be tirade: an integral pui•t of ouch a system.
Very truly yours,
The Library committee of the ;.';tumi '7onsan' .a Club
By: (Signed) 1•+.: e:+. ...:P:....iL) N.
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PAYMENT OF BILLS FOR SERIES "Z" BONDS
The City Attorney submitted the bills of Chester B. Masslioh and the United States
Mortgage and Trust Company for services in connection with the issuance of Series "Z"'
Improvement Bonds, and recommended the payment of same. Whereupon the following reso
lution was introduced by Mr. Lummus, who moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION MO. 2647.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF BILLS OF
CHEST ER B. MASSLICH AND UNITED STATES MORTGAGE
& TRUST COMPANY FOR SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH
THE $ 2,896,000.00 IMPROVE'dMENT SERIES "Z" BONDS
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COJIMISSION OP THE CITY OF MIAUT:
Section 1. That the Director of Finance be, and be is hereby,
authorized and directed to issue a voucher payable to the order of
Chester B. Masslich in the sum of $4,027.48 for professional servioee
rendered in relation to the " 2,896,000.00 Improvement, Series "Z"
Bonds of the City of Miami, dated March 1st, 1926.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Director of Finanoe be, and he
is hereby, authorized and directed to issue a voucher payable to the
order of the United States Mortgage & Trust Company in the sum of
$2,089.00 for the preparation and certification of $2,896,000.00 -
$1,000. coupon 5% Improvement, Seribs "Z" bonds of the City of Miami,
Florida, dated March 1st, 1926.
Upon being seconded by Mr. Leffler, the said resolution was passed and adopted by.the
following vote - AYES: Messrs. Romfh, Lummus, Leffler. NOES: None.
CANCELLATION OF ORDINANCES APPROVING PLATS
The City Attorney submitted the following petition from Miami Bank & Trust Company,
referred to him at the last meeting, and stated that in his opinion the ordinances
adopted by the Commission accepting the dedioation of streets shown on the plats of,
Flagler Highlands, Section 3 and Flagler Highlands, Seetion4 could be cancelled:
BEFORE THE CITY COLIIMISST ONERS OF MIAMI
DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
In the matter of the cancellation
of certain maps or plats of Flagler Highlands
in Dade County, State of Florida.
PETIT ION
TO THE HONORABLE CITY COM.IISSIONERS OF THE CITY 0P
MIAMI, DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA:
Your Petitioner, Miami Bank & Trust Company, Trustee, of the•
City of Miami, Florida respectfully shows:
1. That on September 15, 1925,,the Miami Bank & Trust Com-
pany, a corporation, us Trustee, being the owner of the following de-
scribed land in trust, caused to be platted by Chelsie J. Senerahia,
Reg. 'Engr. No. 636 of Lliami, Florida, as Flagler highlands, Section 4,
a subdivision of the SWg of Section 30, Township 53 South, Range 41
East, and a triangular strip of land in the NWh of said Section 30,
more particularly described as follows:
Beginning at the SW Corner of the NWT of said
Section 30 - 53 S - 41 E; thenoe East along the
South line of said NW4 of Section 30, a distance
of 2712.33 feet to the center of said Section 30;
thenoe north along the East line of said NWg- of
said Section 30, 193.75 feet to a point; thence
Southwesterly 2721.11 feet, more or lees,' to the
point of beginning, all in Dade County, Florida;
and dedioated to the public certain paroels thereof for park, streets,
avenues, courts and terraces purposes, reserving to said Miami Bank &
Trust Company, as Trustee, its successors or as^igns, the reversion or
reversions thereof whenever discontinued by law; which said reap or plat
was filed for record in the public records of Dade County, Florida, on
the 21st day of September, 1925, .and reoorded at Page 71, Plat Book 17,
of said public records.
2. That on September 15, 1925, the Miami Bank & Trust Company,
a corporation, as Trustee, being the owner of the following described
land in trust, caused to be platted by Chelsie J. senerchia, Reg. Eng.
No. 636, of Miami, Florida, as Flagler highlands, section 3, a subdivi-
sion of the SE4 of Section 30, 'Township 53 South, Range 41 East, and a
portion of the NI: of said Section 30, More particularly described as
follows:
Beginning ut the center of said Section 30 - 53 - 41,
thence East along the South line of said NE . of Sec-
tion 30, 2710.73 feet to the SE Corner of the said
NE* of Section 30; thence North along the East line
of said NE4 of Section 30, 387.29 feet to a point;
thence Southwesterly 2718.92 feet to a point in the
West line of said NEB of Section 30; thence South a-
long the West line of said la . of ;eotion 30, 193.75
feet to the center of said Section SO, the Mace and
point of beginning, all .in Dade County, Florida;
and dedicated to the public certain parcels thereof for perk, streets,
avenues, courts and terraces purposes, reserving to said Miami Bank &
Trust Company, as Trustee, it:3 sucoe :gory end es;:igiis, the reversion
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or reversions thereof whenever discontinued by low; which said me p or
plat was filed for record in the Publio Records of Dade County, Flori-
da, on the' 21et day of September, 1925, and recorded at Prigs 70, Plat
Book 17, of said Public' Records.
3. That each of said maps or .plats wore approved by the
Director of Public Service of the City of Miami, Florida; and also ap-
proved by the City Commiesionern of the City,' of Miami, Florida, the
21st day of September, 1925, by ordinances Nos. 4(7 and 470, respective-
ly, passed and adopted by the City Commissioners of said City.
4. That no lots have been sold or contracted to ho sold ac-
cording to either of said maps or plats, and it is not the purpose or
_intention of said Miami Bank & 'Trust Company, Trustee, to sell, oontreat
for sale, or offer for sale any of tie lots according to said mops or
plats.
5. Therefore, your Petitioner prays that the approval of
said maps or plats by said City Commissioners be rescinded and that
said Commissioners consent to the cancellation of said maps or plate of
record.
Dated at Miami, Florida, this 14th day of .Papal, 1926.
MIAMI BANE: & 'TRUST COMPANY, As Trustee
By: (Signed) JOHNSON H. PACE
Petitioner. Vice-Pres.
Whereupon on motion of Mr. Lummus, seoonded by Mr. Leffler, en ordinance uanoelling
the dedication of Flagier Highlands, Section 3, entitled.:
AN ORDINANCEE.. REPEALING AND RESCINDING ORDINANCE
NO. 467, PASSED AND ADOPTED ON THE 21ST DAY OF
SEPTEMBER, A. D. 1925, BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIALII; FLORIDA.
was given its first reading by title only and passed on its first reading by the fol-
lowing vote - AYES: Messrs. Romfh, Lummus, Leffler. NOES: None.
AND on motion of Mr. Leffler, seconded by Mr. Lummus, an ordinance oanoelling the de-
dication of Flagier Highlands, Section 4, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND RESCINDING ORDINANCE
NO. 470 PASSED AND ADOPTED ON THE 21ST DAY OF
SEPTEMBER, A. D. 1925, BY THE CITY COLaMISSION OF
1'HE CITY OF i.'LIAMI , FLORIDA.
was given its first reading by title only and passed on its first reading by the fol-
lowing vote - AYES: Messrs. Romfh, Lummus, Leffler, NOES: None.
ACCEPTING DEDICATION IN NEN SUBDIVISION
The Director of Public Service submitted plat of certain new subdivision, bearing his :
approval, and the said plat showing dedication of a oertain portion of land included
in such subdivision to the use of the Public, the dedication was aooepted by the fol-
lowing ordinance, which was adopted on its first reading: r,
An ordinanoe entitled:
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION OF THE
STREETS AND AVENUES IN THE RESUBDIVISION 'TO
BE KNOWN AS "A RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 7,8,9
AND 10 OF BLOCK 3 OF RESUBDIVISION OF BELIvIONT
PARE.
was introduced by Mr. Lummus, and on his motion, seoonded by Mr. Leffler, was given
its first reading by title only and passed on its first reading by the foliowing vote-
AYES: Messrs. Romfh, Lummus, Leffler. NOES: None.
LAND FOR WATER PURPOSES AT OPA-LOCKA
Mr. Glenn Curtiss proposed a plan for the purchase of 150 acres of land at Opa-Locka
for water purposes of the City, whereby the payments will be deferred until some future
dates. He also proposed to construct an 18-hole golf course and a club house on the
same plan of payment and as a part of the cost of the land. The total cost of lands,
buildings end improvements not to exceed $150,000.00. The City Attorney was instruc-
ted to submit an opinion on the matter and toprepare and submit to the Commission for
consideration an agreement to carry out the plan proposed by LIr. Curtiss.
BID OF PASQUALINO FOR SIDEWALKS
Lir. Felix Pasqualino, low bidder for sidewalk contracts, bids received January 25th,
appeared before the Commission in reference to his bid and asked whet was required by '
the Commission before an award would be made. iir. Pasqualino was inetrueted to file
with the City Manager a financial statement and that the matter would be again taken
up at the next regular meeting.
PAVING: N.E. 17TH STREET
Lir. P. H. Arthur again appeared before the Commission in reference to the paving of
N.B. 17th Street, between 2nd Avenue and the Bay and requested that the paving of this,
street be oaneelled. It was the sense of the Commission that in view of the disagree-
ment of property owners and residents on the street concerning this improvorneut that
the improvement should be cancelled until the na tter was settled among the property
owners. The Director of Public Service wee requested to secure an agreement by the
oontraotor for this work to cancel this part of the contract acid submit same at the
next regular meeting.
ORDINANCE REGULATING AUCTION SALES
fir. Paul Scott, attorney for Miami Realty Boerd, inquired concerning the ordinance
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proposed by the Realty Board for the control of auctioneers. Tt was the opinion of
the Commission that the provisions contained In the License Tax Ordlnance were ade-
quate to handle the situation if evidenoe of violations were filed with the City and
the Commission declined to adopted the ordinanoe proposed.
STREET WIDENING - CLAIM OF S. R. HEINTZ
The City Manager reported that Mr. S. R. Heintz, owner of lot on corner of N. 2nd
Avenue and 38th Street of which a portion has been used for street purposes, agreed
to accept $12,500 for the property used and submitted deed and abstract which were
referred to the City Attorney for examination and approval.
AWARDING PAVING CONTRACT
The report of the Director of Public Servioe with the tabulation of bids for street -
paving under City Contract Pv-78was submitted by the City Manager is as follows:
W. F. H. Wharton
City Manager
Miami, Florida
April 24, 1926
Dear Sir:
Herewith tabulation of bide on *ring contract Pv-78, re-
ceived April 19th, 1926,-for the paving of North 5th Street from Bay -
shore Drive to N.W. 5th Avenue.
You will note that the T.B.MoGahey Paving Company is low
bidder with a bid of $41,919.90, which is $941.50 lower that the next
low bidder, the J.J.Quinn Company. The bid is $3,090.56 lower than
our estimate for this work.
T would recommend, therefore, that contract for this work
be awarded the T.B.MoGahey Paving Company. Bonds for thie work were
sold under Series "Z", and the money is or should be available.
Yours very truly,
(Signed) ERNEST COTTON
Direotor of Public Sergio°.
It appearing that the bid of T.B.MoGahey Paving Company is the lowest and best bid
for the work, the Commission accepted the bid and awarded contract by the following
resolution which was introduced by Mr. Lummus, who moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2648.
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE'BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT
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TO T. B. McGAHEY PAVING C01i2ANY FOR STREET PAVING
UNDER CONTRACT 2V-78 AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF
SAID CONTRACT.
WHEREAS, upon tabulation of bids received April 19th, 1926 for
street paving under Contract Pv-78, it appears that the bid of T. B.
MoGahey Paving Company is the lowest and best bid for the work,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE coaassIoN OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI:
Saotion 1. That the bid of T. B. MoGahey Paving Company for the
construction of paving under Contract Pv-78 at and for the unit prices
set forth in their proposal received April 19th,1926, be, and the
same is hereby, accepted and contract for the work awarded to said T.
B. McGahey Paving Company.
Section 2. That the City Manager be, and he is hereby, author-
ized to execute, for and on behalf of the City of Miami contract with
said T. B. MoGahey Paving Company for the said work according to the
plans and specifioations.
Section 3. The City Clerk is 'hereby directed to return certi-
fied checks and bid bonds to the unsuccessful bidders.
Upon being seconded by Mr. Leffler, the said resolution was passed and adopted' b
following vote- AYES: Messrs. Romfh, Lummus, Leffler. NOES: None.
CONTRACT FOR INS...ALLTNG HIGH PRESSURE MAINS
The City Manager submitted tabulation of bids furnished him by the Director of Public:1i
Service for installation of high pressure mains for. Fire department as follows:,
Mr. F. Hp Wharton
City Manager
Miami, Florida
Dear Sir:
April 26, 1926
Herewith bid from the John J. Quinn Company and the J.B.
McCrary Engineering Corporation oovering the installation of the high
pressure mains for the Fire Department:
The John J. Quinn Company bid is low with a total for the
work he is bidding on of $121,484.20
to which we should add an estimated oostfor
Lead and Oakum 8,000.00
Distributing oost 7,000.00
Street paving restoration . . . . 4 • • • . 30,000.00
Sidewalk restoration 2,600.00
making a TOTAL of ";169 084-ru
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The bid of the IdoCrary Company is $151,304.14
TO Which should be added estimated cost for
Lead and Oakum 5,000.00
Street paving restoration . . 30,000.00
Sidewalk restoration 2 600.00
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making a TOTAL of ',l17737477
Our estimate for this work, which included all they 'trims,
18 4143,729.56
As already stated. I will say that I have ackod Mr. Gill of
the Florida Power & Light Company, if they would make tide i.ns to lla ti on
for us, and Mr. Gill advises that they would be aFrooablo to to this work
for the cost to them.
Yours very truly,
(Signed) ERNE6T COTTON
Director of Publio Servioe.
The Commission considered the bid of J. J. Quinn Company a good bid, and a resolution
accepting their bid and authorizing the exeoution of a contraot for the work was-intre-
duoed by Mr. Leffler, who moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2649.
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE BID AND AWARDING CON-
TRACT TO J. J. QUINN COMPANY FOR INSTALLATION OF
HIGH PRESSURE MAINS FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT AND AUTIiOR-
IZING THE EXECUTION OF SAID CONTRACT.
WHEREAS, upon tabulation of bids received for installation of
High Pressure Mains for Fire Department, it appears that the bid of
J. J. Quinn Company was the lowest and best bid received for the work,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI :
Seotion 1. That the bid of J. J. Quinn Company for the installa-
tion of High Pressure Mains for Fire Department at and for the unit
prices set forth in their proposal be, and the same is hereby, accepted
and contraot for the work awarded to said J. J. Quinn Company.
Section 2. That the City Manager be, and he is hereby, authorized
to execute, for and on behalf of the City of Miami contract with said
J. J. Quinn Company for the said work eocording to the plans and epeoi-
fications.
Section 3. The City Clerk is hereby directed to return certified
checks and bid bonds to the unsuooessful bidders.
Upon being seconded by I.ir. Lummus, the said resolution was passed and adopted by the
following vote - AYES: Messrs. Romfh, Lummus, Leffler. NOES: None.
PLANS FOR BAND STAND
A communication from the Planning Board in reference to the plans for band stand in
Bay Front Park was submitted and after being read was referred to the City Manager.
BILL OF i.IORGAN-MILL PAVING COMPANY ORDERED PATD
The request of the Director of Publio Service for the payment of bill of Morgan -Hill.
Paving Company for certain sidewalk work was submitted to the City Manager and is ea
follows:
April 21, 1926
Mr. F. H. Wharton
:7ity Manager
Miami, Florida
Dear Sir:
In the paving of South Bayshore Drive, the grades were changed at S.E.
2nd Street, which necessitated the laying; of 205.5 sq. yards of additional side-
walk on S.I. 2nd Street. This walk also makes a continuous stretch of walk from
Bayshore Drive to the Yaoht Club building on the Bayfront.
I am attaching hereto, invoice from the Uorgesn-Hill Paving Company
covering the cost of this work amounting to ,",.;513.75.
Will you please have necessary Resolution passed authorizing paymen
of the bill, charging same to bond fund B-76, Sidewalks - CityP4s share.
Yours very truly,
(Signed) ERNEST COTTON
Director of Public Service.
A resolution approving the bill and authorizing the payment of same was introduced by:
Mr. Lummus, Who moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2650.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF THE
BILL OF MORGAN-BILL PAVING Cori..INY IN INF A-
MOUNT OF $513.75 FOR C2R1-11N
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI:
Section 1. That the bill of Morgan-;Miil Paving Company in the .
amount of $513.75 for sidewalk work on 3.E. 2nd 6treet necessitated
by the change in grade in paving of :Louth Bayshore Drive at S.E. 2nd
Street is hereby approved, and the Director of Finance authorized to
pay same.
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Seotion 2. That the cost of said work shall be charged to bond
fund B-76 for the City's sure of sidewalk work.
Upon being seconded by Lr. Leffler, the said resolution
following vote - AYES: Messrs. Romfh, Lumrnus, Leffler.
CANCELLING SEWER IMPROVEMENTS 165-166 & 167
The City Manager recommended the oanoellation of Sanitary Sewer Improvements 165, 16
and 167, and submitted a report of the Director of Public Service on the matter, whin'
is as follows:
2Ir. F. H. Wharton
City Manager
Miami, Florida
Dear Sir:
was passed and adopted by the!
NOES: None.
April 22, 1926
In order to expedite the work of finishing S.E. lot St.,
through Royal Palm Park, we find it necessary to eliminate oonstruo-
tion of Sanitary Sewer as palled for in Sewer Con traot Sr-65, Dis-
tricts 165, 166 and 167. It is our idea to eventually prepare a
resolution covering a Curb Sewer in this locality.
Will you please, therefore, have resolution passed au-
thorizing the Finance Department to oanoel pending liens in the above
Districts.
Yours truly,
(Signed) ERNEST COTTON
Direotor of Public Service.
It appearing advisable to panel these improvements, the following resolution woe,
introduced by Mr. Leffler, who moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2651.
A RESOLUTION CANCELLING SAINITARY SEWER IMPROVE-
LIENTS 165, 166 & 167, AND REMOVING LIENS AGAINST
ABUTTING PROPERTY.
WHEREAS, it is deemed advisable to eliminate the construction of
Sanitary Sewer Improvements 165, 166 and 167 and to later provide for
ourb sewers in these Districts,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI:
Section 1. That Sanitary Sewer Improvements 165, 166 and 167 be,
and the same are hereby, cancelled and all proceedings taken in refer-
ence to same are hereby revoked.
Section 2. That all liens against property abutting the improve-
ment and liable for assessment of the cost thereof be, and the same
are hereby, cancelled and removed.
Upon being seconded by Mr. Lumrnus, the said resolution was passed and adopted,
following vote - AYES: Messrs. Romfh, Lumrnus, Leffler, NOES: None.
CLOSING PORTION Or N.E. 4TH AVENUE AT LITTLE RIVER
The proposition of the F.E.C. Railway Company for closing a portion of N.E. 4th Ave
nue to be used by the Railway Company for station purposes, and dedicating for the I
use of the public other property as a continuation of N.E. 4th Avenue was submitted t
by the City Attorney and is as follows:
April 16, 1926
Subject: Closing of potion of 4th Avenue Northeast to be used for
Florida East Coast Railway Company
Hon. a. 'V. Watson, Jr.
City Attorney
Miami, Florida
Dear Sir:
In further oonneotion with oonvereation I had with you
in reference to the closing of a portion of N.E. 4th Avenue, in Miami,
rlorida, to be used by the Florida East Coast Railway Company as a
proposed site for a passenger station, as ordered by the Florida Rail-
road Commission, I herewith submit a description of the portion of
N.E. 4th Avenue that the Railway -Company desires to have closed per-
manently by ordinance, to -wit:
A11 that part of Northeast 4th Avenue lying between
the North line of 70th Street produced and the south
line of 71st Street produced, said Street lying in
the City of Miami, Florida.
The Railway Company desired to perpetually dedicate to the
City the following described property which is to be used es a street
and as a continuation of N.E. 4th Avenue, in lieu of that portion of 4th
Avenue which is being closed by this ordinance, to -wit:
The following described property lying in the North-
east Quarter (NE*) of the Northwest Quarter (ri§) of
Section Eighteen (18), Township Fifty-three ;south
(53) , Range Forty-two (42) , East, said property lying
in Dade County, Florida:
Beginning at a point on. the South line of 71st Street,
which said point is One Hundred Seventeen and seven -
tenths (117.7) feet West of the West end of the ri ght-
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of -way of the Florida East Coast Railway, which
point is also described as being Twenty-three (23)
feet distant, measured on a rediel line from the
°enter of the Southbound Main Track of the ,youth
leg of the Little River Wye Tr;aols; thence running
Southeasterly on a Curve of One Thousand One I;urn-
dred Seventy (1,170) feet rcadi.u.0 parallel to end
Twenty-three (2 3) feet 0ietcant from the center line
of the Southbound Mein Track of the South leg of
the Little River Wye T'ri ok, Three :Hundred ;',even
and Five -tenths (307.5) feet to en iron pin in the
North line of 70th etroot produced, thence Wester-
ly along the north lino of 70th ;.,treat produoed,a
distance of Fifty-one (51) feet to an iron pin;
thence Northwesterly on a Curve of One Thousand
One Hundred Twenty. (1,120) foot rediuo perellel
to and Seventy-three (73) feet distant, from the
center line of the Southbound Mein Track of the
Little River "Vye, to an intersection with the
South line of 71st Street; thence Easterly along
the South line of 71st Street to the point of be-
ginning.
The Railway Company is having a blueprint made showing the
exeot description and location of the road that is to be dedicated,
and this we will have in your hands within the next day or two.
I trust that you will be able to get this ordinance throw h
at your earliest opportunity, preferably Monday, and the Railway Company
will undertake to execute the proper inotrwnent of dedication at once.
Of Course these papers would have to be executed by she Com-
pany official° at the Company Headquarters in Juoksonville or St. Augus-
tine, and it may be a few days before we Can get them finally executed.
As soon as the ordinance has been passed I shall proceed to got the regu-
lar dedication in the form that you desire.
Trusting that you will find it convenient to give this your
immediate attention, I beg to remain
Very truly yours,
(Signed) B. R. COLEMAN
Assistant Division Solioitor.
The Commission examined the plan submitted with the oommunioation and there being no
objections to the ohange proposed by the Rahway Company, an ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE CLOSING AND DISCONTINUING AS A PUBLIC
STREET THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF NORTH EAS'P FOURTH
AVENUE LYING BETWEEN THE NORTH LTNE OF 70TH STREET
PRODUCED, AND THE SOUTH LINE OF 71ST STREET PRODUCED,
SAID STREET LYING AND BEING IN THE at TY OF MIAMI,
FLORIDA.
was introduced by Mr. Lummus, and on his motion, seoonded by Mr. Leffler, was. given 1
its first reading by title only and passed on its first reading by the following vote'{!,_
AYES: Messrs. Romfh, Lummus, Leffler. NOES: None.
AGREEMENT 'IITH HARRINsTON, HOWARD & ASH FOR BRIDGE PLANS
The City Attorney submitted the proposed agreement between the City and Harrington,
Howard & Ash for making plans and speoifioatione for four (4) proposed bridges over
the Miami River, which was examined by the Commission, and their agreement appearing
satisfactory to the Commission, a resolution authorizing the execution of same was
introduced by llir. Leffler, who moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2652.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH HARRINGTON, HOWARD &
ASH.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COI MI22ION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI:
That the Gity Manager be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed
to execute for and on behalf of the City of Miami, an agreement with
Harrington, Howard and Ash for making plans and speoifioations for four
(4) bridges aver the Miami River, said agreement being in the following
form, to -wit:
AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made this day of April, A. D. 1926, between THE
CITY OF MIAI,MI, a municipal corporation of ludo County, Florida, party of
the one part here inafter palled the "EMPLOYER", and HARRIN TON, HOWARD
AND ASH, a partnership, party of the other part hereinafter called the
"ENGINEERS".
1. The said Engineers agree to make such preliminary drawings and
estimates of quantities as may be necessary to determine the most practi-
cal lay -out for each crossing. These studies nhall also be made with
the view of determining the desirability of using the sore plans and speci-
fications for two or more of the bascule spans.
2. After the plan hes been determined upon, said Enineers will
prepare complete detailed plan°, specifications end a+:tirnates for each
bascule span and approaches thereto, inoiuding' operators' houses, but ex-
oluding lights and roadway surface and crates.
3. The Engineers sgree to check all shop drawings or other working
drawings submitted by any contractor who may be awarded the contract to
build the bridge, and will supervise the work of the Inspection .Bureau
whioh the City may employ to inspect the ra nuS'soturo of re tal. work.
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4. The engineers agree, during the construction of the bridges, to
answer Ouch questions as may be submitted to the Kansas City °S'f5.ae of
the said Engineers and which may be answered by correspondence, utrci farther
agree that one of the firm will visit the work duri.n.: c onntru.ction when
so requested by the Employer; provided, however, that o1i. traveling Ex-
penses are to be paid by the 'Employer.
5. The Employer agrees to pay to the Engineers for services enum-
erated in paragraphs "1" to "4" inclusive, the sum of four per cent.
(4%) of the oontreat costs of the work included in than pans and specifi-
cations, provided, however, that said four per cent. (4;.',) shall not exceed
the sum of Eight Thousand (.$8,000.00) Dollars :for each of the bridges et
N.W. 12th Avenue, N.W. 17th Avenue and S.W. 1st .street, end not to exceed
the sum of Ten Thousand ($10,000.00) Dollars for the bridge a. it S.E. 2nd
Avenue; provided, however, that for such plans as may be used in more than
one bridge the fee for said Engineers shall be as stated above for the
original plans and specifications and one-half of such fee for each addi-
tional structure in which the original plans are used. In event the plans
for one structure are made to serve for another by talking modifications in
certain minor parts, the plans so modified shall be considered as a dupli-
cate set, except that the Engineers shall reoeive, in addition to the fees
above mentioned, actual costs as shown by our books, In making the neces-
sary modifications.
6. Eight per cent. (80%) of the above mentioned fees shall be due
and. payable upon acceptance by the Employer of the approved piens and speoi-
fioations and the remainder shall be payable quarterly as pro -rated with
the construction estimate or within ono year after the said acceptance by
the Employer.
7. The Employer agrees to furnish all data necessary in the prepara-
tion of plane and specifioations, without cost to the Engineers.
6. Should the Employer de:3ire photographic studies of any structure,
the said Engineers agree to prepare same et aotual cost, and the Employer
agrees to pay Engineers for each photographic study a sum not to exceed
One Hundred Fifty (?150.00) Dollars.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereof have hereunto set their hands
and seals this day of April, A. D. 1926.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
CITY MANAGER
HARRINGTON, HOWARD & ASH
BY:
Upon being seconded by Mr. Lummus, the said resolution was passed and adopted by the
following vote - AYES: Messrs. Romfh, Lummus, Leffler. NOES: None.
CLUB HOUSE AT HIALEAii GOLF COURSE
Mr. Glenn H. Curtiss proposed a plan for the erection of a club house at the City's
Golf Course in Country Club Estates, Hialeah, whereby the Curtiss -Bright Properties
will advance the sum necessary for the erection of such a club house with the under-
standing that the City will refund such advance at the rate of not less than a'10,000.
a year. Members of the City Golf Board were present und recommended and urged the ac-
ceptance of this offer. It was suggested that the refunds could be made from the re-
ceipts of the Golf Course, if sufficient, and if not sufficient the deficit appropri-
ated from the Publicity Fund. The Commission expressed its willingness to accept the
offer with the understanding that the cost of the building will not exceed :150,000,
that the building will be erected under the supervision of the City Golf Board, and
that the rate of interest to be paid on the advance sum will not exceed 6%. This was
agreed to by Mr. Curtiss and a resolution accepting the offer and directing the City
Attorney to prepare formal agreement was introduced by lir. Lummus, who moved its adop-,
tion;
RESOLUTION NO. 2653.
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE OFFER OF CURTISS-BRIGHT
PROPERTIES TO ERECT CLUB HOUSE AT CITY GOLF COURSE AT
HELL AH AND DIREC'TING T:H: CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE
FORMAL AGR::ELENT .
BE IT RESOLVED BY TIII. C0iiIiISSI')N OF THE CITY OF MIAMI:
Section 1. That the offer of Curtiss -Bright Properties to advanoe
the sum necessary for the erection of a Cliib House at the City Golf Course
at Hialeah and to erect such Club House under the supervision of the City
of Miami at a cost not to exceed U50,000.00 to be refunded at the rate of
310,000.00 a year with interest not exceending 6% be, and the same is here-
by, accepted.
Section 2. That the City .Attorney is hereby directed to prepare formal,
agreement end submit same to the Commission for ,approval. at a later meeting.
Upon being seconded by Lir. Leffler, the said resolution was j ssed and adopted by the
following vote - AYES: Messrs. Romfh, Lummus, Leffler. NOES: None.
IMPROVEMENT r'NT OF CURVE AT S.W. 17TH AVENUE & WEST FLAGLEE STREET
The City Ltan.ager submitted estimate of coat for improving the curve at S.W. 17th Ave-
nue in Flegler Street. Upon examination, the plan meeting with the approval of the
Commission, a resolution approving the plan for improving the curve at Flagier Street i
and S.W. 17th Avenue and authorizing the work was introduced by Mr. Leffler, who moved;
its adoption:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2654.
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLAN FOR IMPROVING CURVE
AT WEST FLAGI:R STREET AND S.W. 17TH AVENUE AND AU2H-
ORI2ING THE WORK.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI:
Seotion 1. That the plan submitted by the City Manager for the
improvement of the Curve at West Flagler Street sand S.W. 17th ,'venue
be, and the same is hereby, approved.
Section 2. That the City Manager is hereby o uthori 2,ed to have
the' necessary work done to effect this improvement at a cost of Twenty -
Five Hundred ($2500.00) Dollars.
Seotion 3. That the sum of Twenty -Five Hundred (2500.00) Dollars
is hereby appropriated from the fund provided for the 1:pyrficmt of City's
share of cost of street paving.
Upon being seconded by Mr. Lummus, the said resolution was passed and adopted by the
following vote - AYES: Messrs. Romfh, Lummus, Leffler. I;OE..3: None.
CONFIRMATION OF RESOLUTIONS ORDERING IIJIPROVEMENTS - DISTRICTS SR-199 & SR-200.
This being the date set and advertised for hearing objections to the oonfinnation of
the Resolutions ordering Sewer Improvements 199 and 200, the Clerk having submitted
proof of due publication of the notice of the meeting, and no objections to the Con-
firmation of the said resolutions having been received, the said resolutions were
confirmed by the following resolutions:
A resolution confirming the resolution ordering Sewer Improvement 199 and providing
for the work to be done by City Forces was introduoed by Lir. Lummus, who moved iteb a-
doption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2655.
A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING TIM RESOLUTION ORDERING
SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT 199 AND PROVIDING .FOR
THE WORK TO BE DONE BY CITY FORCES.
WHEREAS, the City Commission at a meeting held at 3:00 o'clock
P. M., April 26th, 1926, after legal notice, heard all objections
presented by interested persons to the Confirmation of the resolu-
tion ordering Sanitary Sewer Improvement 199, and the plans, speci-
fications and estimate of cost thereof, and no objection was sustained,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COLII,iISSION OF TM CITY OF
MIAMI:
Section 1. That Resolution No. 2584, adopted April 12th, 1926,
ordering Sanitary Sewer Improvement 199, be, and the same is hereby,
confirmed.
Section 2. That work in this District shall be done by City
forces without contract.
Upon being seconded by Mr. Leffler, the said resolution was passed and adopted by
following vote - AYES: Messrs. Romfh, Lummus, Leffler. NOES: None:
A resolution confirming the resolution ordering Sanitary Sower Improvement 200 wigs xn
troduoed by Mr. Leffler, who moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2:656.
A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE RESOLUTION ORDERING
SANITARY SEWER IIVR0VEMENT 200.
WHEREAS, the City Commission at a meeting held at 3:00 o'clock
P. M., April 26th, 1926, after legal notice, heard all objections
presented by interested persons •to the confirmation of the resolu-
tion ordering Sanitary Sewer Improvement 200, end the piens, speoifi-
cations and estirmte of cost thereof, and no objection was sustained,
NOW, TIiERiYORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMTISSION OP THE CITY OF
MIAMI: That Resolution No. 2585, adopted April 12th, 1926, ordering
Sanitary Sewer Improvement 200, be, and the same is hereby, confirmed.
Upon being seconded by Mr. Lummus, the said resolution was pes::ed and adopted by the
following vote - AYES: Messrs. Romfh, Lummus, Leffler. NO".:;: None.
IliPROVING JOG IN N.E. 1ST AVENUE AT 14TH STREET
The City Manager submitted a report from the Director of Public; .:,orvice in reference
to the matter of improving the jog in N.E. 1st Avenue at 14th :`,treat, to which was
attached the proposition of Johnson Tire Company to accept 4,4500.00 for melons change
in their building necessary for the improvement. Also submitted was the offer of T.
B. Mcsahey Paving Company to dedicate oertain property for the purpose of improving
jog in the street. Said Communications are as follows:
April 19, 1926
Ur. F. H. Wharton
City Manager
Miami, Florida
Dear Sir:
In connection with the paving 'of N.E. First Avenue, from
14th to 17th Streets:
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T. B. MoGabey is the owner of the lot to the southeast,
and the Crow -Reeder Co. are the owners of the lot to the northwest,
et the corner of N.E. tat Avenue and 14th Street. As you remember,
we have worked out a scheme whereby this intersection elan be made so
as to eliminate almost all of the present jog, and this was staked
in the field. This calls for remodeling of the filling e to Lion on
the MoGahey property, and we have a letter from Mr. rdo(ahey saying
that he is agreeable to dedioatiree the property needed on his side
of the street for elimination of the jog, provided we can make arrange-
ment with his tenant - the Johnson Tire Co. We have now a letter
from the Johnson Tire Co. saying if we will allow them $4,500.00 for
this change, they will start work immediately.
I believe this is as cheap as we could get the work done,
although I have hod no contractor furnish us with bid on moving the
Johnson Tire Co. building.
As the object of all this work is the improvement of a
street intersection, I believe the cost of the work can properly be
charged to City's share of paving, as provided in Bond Fund B-75.
Will you kindly advise if it is your recommendation that
we accept the Johnson Tire Company's proposition?
Copy of letters from T. B. IloGahey Paving Co., dated Liarob
30, 1926, and Johnson Tire Co., dated April 16th, are attached hereto'.
Yours truly,
(Signed) ERNEST COTTON
Director of Publics Service.
Mr. B. M. Duncan
Engineering Dept., Street Division
Miami, Florida
Dear Sir:
April 16, 1926
I am giving you this estimate in the form of a letter,
after checking this up carefully with the oontractor, and after writ-
ing you my letter of April 14th.
I told you the other day that I contemplated spending
48,000.00 on this lot. After having a tentative plan drawn the con-
tractor has given me a price on the building of : 6,000.00 - cement
work and greding - $2,000.00, and approximately : 1000.00 for moving
and installing two -hundred -ton hydraulic press and other electrical
work.
This makes a total of $9,000.00 and I will consider spend-
ing one-half of this amount if you will give me 04, 500.00 so that I
oan start work immediately.
Very truly yours,
JOHNSON TIRE COLrpANY.
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Mr. Ernest Cotton
City Director
Miami, Florida
Dear Sir:
Merbh 30, 1926
Confirming my conversation with Mr. Duncan in regards to,
taking off six to nine feet of my property at N.E. 14th Street and,
1st Avenue according to lines laid out by your engineers.
I will give you permission to do this provided the proper-
ty is donated in proportion across the street and further that you re-
build and make suoh changes as are necessary and satisfactory with the
Johnson Tire Company who has my property leased.
Yours very truly,
T. i3. MoGAIIEY P:1VI Ir COITU.'ANY
By: T. 3. Mc;AHE'Y, Pres.
It was the sense of the Commission that the proposition of Johnson Tire Company to as
cept :4500.00 in settlement of the expense necessary to make the changes in their:
building should be aooepted and a resolution authorizing the payment of 44500;00 to
Johnson lire Company was introduced by Lir. Lummus, who moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2657.
A RESOLUTIOII AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF $4500.00
TO JOHNSW.d TIRE COMPANY.
WHEREAS, in the improvement of the jog in N.B. 1st Avenue at 14th
Street, it is necessary to make pertain alterations in the building of
Johnson Tire Company situated on the Southeast corner of said intersec-
tion at a cost of $4500.00, and
WHEREAS, the Johnson Tire Company offers to accept ;,34500.00 for
making the change,
NOW, T':i RE'OR::, BE I'T RESOLVE.D BY THE COL1I.2IS:.J 03; of 'TilE CITY OF
MIAMI: That the Director of Finance be, and he is hereby, i utorized
to pay the Johnson Tire Company the sum of 44500.00, same to be charged
to the fund for the payment of City's share of cost of street paving.
Upon being seconded by Mr. Leffler, the said resolution was passe@. and adopted
following vote- AYES: Messrs. Romfh, Lummus, Leffler. NO :3: None.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to coma before the Board, on motion duly made and
seconded; it was resolved that the meeting be adjourned until 5:OC) ololock P .
Thursday, April 29th, 1926, for the purpose of taking up at such adjourned meeting
any matters that might properly oane before the Bo d.
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APRIL 26, 1926
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WAIVING OBJECTIONS TO PROPOSED DREDGING AND WHARF ON
BISCAYNE BAY BY FRANK B. SHUTTS.
APPROVING THE BILL OF JOHN W. ROLLINS CO. FOR CERTAIN
PAVING ON S.W. 2nd ST. AND 8th AVE.
APPROVING THE BILL OF JOHN W. ROLLINS CO. FOR CERTAIN
PAVING ON N.E. 36th ST.
REPEALING ALL PROCEEDING TAKEN BY THE COMMISSION IN
REFERENCE TO HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENT 310.
ORDERING LOCAL IMPROVEMENT H-310A.
ORDERING LOCAL IMPROVEMENT H-313.
ORDERING LOCAL IMPROVEMENT H-313A.
ORDERING LOCAL IMPROVEMENT H-313B.
AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF BILLS OF CHESTER B. MASSLICH AND
UNITED STATES MORTGAGE & TRUST CO. FOR SERVICES IN
CONNECTION WITH $2,896,000.00 BONDS "Z" CITY OF MIAMI.
ACCEPT BID - T.B. MCGAHEY PAVING COMPANY FOR STREET
PAVING UNDER CONTRACT PV-78.
ACCEPT BID - J.J. QUINN COMPANY FOR INSTALLATION OF
HIGH PRESSURE MAINS FOR FIRE DEPT.
AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF THE BILL OF MORGAN-HILL PAVING
COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $513.75 FOR CERTAIN SIDEWALK
WORK.
CANCELLING SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS 165, 166 & 167
AND REMOVING LIENS AGAINST ABUTTING PROPERTY.
AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH
HARRINGTON, HOWARD & ASH.
ACCEPT THE OFFER OF CURTISS-BRIGHT PROPERTIES TO ERECT
CLUB HOUSE AT CITY GOLF COURSE AT HIALEAH.
APPROVING THE PLAN FOR IMPROVING CURVE AT WEST FLAGLER
ST. AND S.W. 17th AVE.
CONFIRMING RESOLUTION ORDERING SANITARY SEWER
IMPROVEMENT 199.
CONFIRMING RESOLUTION ORDERING SANITARY SEWER
IMPROVEMENT 200.
AUTHORIZE THE PAYMENT OF $4500.00 TO JOHNSON TIRE CO.
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