1948-07-20 MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MTGLMIUTES OF THE REGULAR MINING - -; OF THE CITY'
COUNCIL HELD TUESDAY EVrII? NG' JULY 202 A.D.
1948' AT THE CITY HALL AT X .00 P.Y.
The meeting was called to order by lies. Barrow with hayor Clark
Councilmen Bryant, Atwood, Shafer! Pressley and Barrow responding
to roll call.
A letter from J. R hurrance, of P 0. Box 622, Miami, Fla. etting forth
a proposal for a eater and sewage disposal system for South I-liami was
presented by his representative, V.. Doherty, who further discussed the
subject. He also submitted a prepared resolution, which Pres. Barrow
asked the Clerk to read,, as follows:
RESOLUTION NO,
A 'RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PROPOSAL OF J. R.
DURRANCE TO ACT AS AGEVT IN THE ISSUANCE!
SALE AND DELIVERY OF SECURITIES UF THE CITY
OF SOUTH MLU.113 TO PAY THE COST OF BUILDING
A V ATEK DISTRIBUTION SYSTEX AND $j UNITARY
SE iER SYSTE262 AND AUTHORIZIRG THE MAYOR AND
CITY CLLBK TO EXECUTE: SAID AGR=04T IN TIC
NAME OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAhII.
AREAS J. R. urrance has submitted a proposal to this
Council to act as agent for the City of South Miami, in the issuance of
Mater and Sewer Revenue.Bonds to cover the cost of building a water
distribution system and ;sanitary sever systems and
WHEREAS, this Council believes it to be for the best ,interest
of the City of South Miami that said proposal be accepted!
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NOW. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVE D• that the proposal of J. R
Durrance be and the same is 'hereby accepted; said proposal being in-
corporated in this resolution and made a part hereof as follows.
h.o. Box 622
M ami,, Florida
July 202 1948
Honorable kayor and City Councilmen
South Miami, Florida
Gentlemen:
S understand the City of South Miami wishes to build a water distribution
system and a sanitary sewer system2 providing a satisfactory ;contract can
be made with the .later Department of the City of Iliami to tap its mains
for a source of supply of water, and also provided a satisfactory con.
tract can be made with the City of Miami to connect the sanitary savior
lines of South Miami with the Miami sowdr systom, and also provided
the water distribution system and the sanitary savior system can be
financed through the issuance and sale of water and savior rovonuo bonds.
In view Hof my experience in the issuing and marke -titig of this cjass of
securities, I believe 'i can render the City a valuable service in these
undertakings. T therefore submit for your consideration and inmiediate
acceptance, my proposal to act as agent for the city of South Miami, as
follows,;
FIRST' SEe
T will, with the cooperation of the officials and employees including
the engineers that will be employed by the city, make a thor6ugh check
of the prospective number of customers for water and sewer service
that the City can reasonably expect when the proposed ,improvements have
been made, as well as an estimate showing future growth during the life
of the securities to be issued. 'Then this investigation has been com-
pleted, S will have sufficient data to advise the City whether I think
the plan is feasible, and recommend a schedule of minimum charges,
which would be required to ,produce sufficient revenues
(a') to operate and maintain the 'waterworks system and sewer system,
(b) to pay the interest on and the principal of the revenue bonds
as they mature:
(c) tosreate and maintain ;a surplus for emergency purposes.
This report is intended to enable the officials to decide whether the
cost of the proposed improvements can be financed through the issuance
of water and sewer revenue bonds and, if soy the rate of interest and
the maturities of the bonds to be in linevith the ability of the City
1 to pay and at the same time offer 'a marketable security.
SECOND
determined to proceed with _the water distribution system and/or the,
sanitary sewer Council for cause be prepared and
A y appropriate
(a) Proceedings authorizing issuance and sale of the Revenue bonds
including all Court validation papers,
(6 Blank revenue bonds and delivery papers for signatures and
official seals,
(c) Zlli is,gor other�nationallyarecognized�bondoattorneyh 'cago,
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(d) T will use my best efforts to produce a purchaser for the Revenue
Bonds at the legal price.
TIMD
T will pay the cost of all of the forogoung9 including legal advertising,
and delivery of the bonds to the purchaser, but 1 do not agree to pay
the following: the fees of the Attorneys representing the Cityg the
tees of the engineers, the fees charged by the County Clerk-9 nor the
filing feeo in the validation proceedings.
uUpon acoeritance of this pro".'"al vtill proceed to perform alb, of the
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services above outlined, and I agree to have a report for your considera-
tion! of the FIRST secticn,within thirty,(30) days from the date of
acceptaixce
After this report has been made by me and after due consideration of the
same by the City, and the off'icia'ls decide to go ahead with the improve-
ments, '1 shall forthwith proceed with the SECOND section,
As compensation to me for services performed as agent and my expenses in
connection therewith, the officials agree to pay me five per cent (5%)
of the par value of the securities issuedg payment to be made to me or
to my order at the time of delivery of the securities to the purchaser,
otherwise the City of South Miami will not be indebted to me for any
amount whatsoever.
Acceptance of the above proposal by resolution duly adopted will con-
stitute an agreement between the City of South Dliami and the under
signed.
It is understood that this agreement will remain in effect for a period
of sir. (6) months from the date of acceptance unless terminated by
mutual consent.
Respectfully submitted
J. R. Durrance
BE IT FURTHER REbOLur s That the Mayor` and City Clerk of this Council
be7, and they are hereby authoized and directed to execute saia agree
ment in the name of the city of South . btiami and deliver certified copies
to j. R. Durrance..
PASSED AND APPPOVED in a regular sessions this the 20th day of July, 1948.
Following further discussion, Councilman Pressley, seconded by Councilman
Bryant, moved that the resolution be, accepted subject to the City Attorney's
approualg and numbered in sequence RESOLUTION NO. 276. Motion carried
by poll as follows
Bryant yes Atwood, yes • Shafer yes Pressley yes Bai row yes
The Mayon also agreed to this.
Plate: Atty. H.F. °ffard struck the phrase "including the engineers that
wiii be employed by the city" in the first sentence of the first section
of the proposal, but approved the balance.
Following discussion on the request of t. L. Carballo for the use of the
Community Building by the Knights of Iythias and the Legion for 4
Saturday nights in August for dances to raise funds for the new Legion
Home furnishings, Councilman Atwoodq ,seconded by Councilman 8ryant2 moved
that they be permitted to use the Community Building at a charge of o1O OG
per might and be responsible for the condition of the hall, so that it
will be ready for the Sunday school classes for the nest morning. Motion
carriod.
Goo. Brever oL the Advirory Zoning and Planning. Board reported to the
Cowlci l on the meeting held on <j my 14 with C has. P. Claytoti of the
Atlantan office of the 141A wid of the noat for maps, stating. that .1. C.
Bliss could Bet them out in about 30 days at an appromimate cost of
S3U0 to $400 including the tracing'. It was pointed out that prints
could be sold, which would help defray some of the cost,. Councilman
Shafer, seconded by Councilman Pressley,, moved that the 0otulcil author-
ize the making of these maps. %notion carried. It was also suggested
that the Chamber of Commerce be contacted for help in paying' for this
work..
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Mr. Brewer also submitted a new plat of "SOUTH MIAMI VILLAS" for
approval. Following discussions Councilman Shafer,, seconded by
Councilman Pressley2 moved that the plat be accepted subject to the
Zoning and Planning Board's approvalq by Resolution No. 2772 as
f ollows, :
RESOLUTION NO. 277
A RESOLUTION APPROVII�rG AIdD ACCEPTING A PLAT OF
SOUTH kJAIvII VILLIiS Ia;XECUTE D, BY PHILIP MIARTINEAU
PRESIDENT, AND TH01,4AS M. CARTER. 'SECRETARY'- TREASU�.RER9
RESPECTIVELY,, OF MARTINEAU- CARTER, INC. A FLORIDA
CORPORATION CF71 ERS AND DIRECTING THE 1,1AYOR AIM
THE CITY CLERK OF Ah ON BEHALF OF E, CITY OF SOUTH
h-MU.II TO AFFIX UPON SAID PLAT THEIR 2ES13ECTIVE SIGNA-
TURES' AS SUCH OFFICERS TOCETHER WITH TIE CITY'S SEAL.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE I&AYOR AND TIE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH I:IAMI 2 FLORIDA:
1. 4HERLASj MartineIau- Carters Inc.$ a Florida. corporation,
is the title holder of the S� of the SE4 of the NFr,- of the iT �, of
Suction 35, Trip. 54 S., Range 40 E. Dade County2 Floridaq and
2. WEREAS, the said Martineau- Carter? Inc.9 has caused to
be prepared by W. C. Plisse registered engineer2 a plat of SOUTH
MIAJ VILLAS "the same being° a subdivision of the aforesaid S2 of the
SE4- of the Nk-_1 of the XW" rs Sec. 351 Twp. 54 Sol Range 40 E., Dade
County, Florida and
3. yWHERE:S the said Martineau- Carter, Inc.5 has submitted
said plat of SOUTI MIAMI VILLAS, properly executed by Philip Martineau
Fresident and Thomas M. Carter Secretarr- Treasurer c
res ctivel
for the City's approval, and acceptance, and p' y'
4. dHEREAS , the Advisory Conmittee finds that said plat
conforms to all requirements of zoning and right -of -way dedications
and recommends its acceptance
NOW9 TL - EFiORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY TIE 1.:IYOR AND CITY COMICII,
l'rF SOUTII 141AMI
t That the said plat of SOUTH K AIu(I VILLAS be and the same is
hereby approved and that the Uayor and City Clerk, respectivelyq be
and they are hereby authorized to affix their signatures as such
of cerst together with the seal of the City of South Miami to said
plat.
FASSM AMD ADOPTM- this 20th day of ouly A.D. 1948;.
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Motion carried.
kred Acker submitted a proposed plat for the ubdividing of approximately
20 acres, part of which lies in the County and part of which is in the:
City, with a special request for a lowering of the minimum ground re
quiements for the tier of lots just north of the colored section.
Cotuic.ilman Shafer, seconded by Councilman Bryant,, moved that the plat
, be referred to the xdvisor�, zoning and Panning Board for its recom-
mendations. kotion carried.
Councilman 13ryant, seconded by Councilman Yressley7 moved that the
Council approve the change of zoning requested by John . R6vlin at the
corner of his subdivision "STOMPROOF. "' Motion carried.
A card of thanks from lfws. 'Pobert Reddick and son o ulian was read
in appreciation of the City's flowers at the funeral of the late
Robert P. Reddick, station agent.
No action was taken on the written application of Ed. Straub for a
job on the police department, orlhe fire department.
Councilman Shafer, seconded by Councilman Pressley, moved that the
City order a copy of the Cumulative Supplement of the 1941 Statute's
at 54.75 from the Secretary of State. Motion carried by poll, as
follows:
Bryant yes Shafer yes Pressley yes Barrow yes
In accordance ' with•legal - notice appearing in the Miami DAILY NEWS
of duly 8, two bids were received on the proposed purchase of a new
police car. They were as follows:
Huskamp Motor Co. 51,713.46 delivery in 120 days
Sam Murray, Inc. 4749.26 delivery within 15 days
Councilman Pressley,, seconded by Councilman Bryant, moved that the
Sam Murray bid be accepted by Resolution No. 2782 as follows
RESOLUTION RIO. 278'
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE, F URCIUM, OF
A NE;V FOLIC E CAR
1iif3E AS, the Council in regular session on O une 15, A.D. 1948
passed a motion to authorize the repair of the present police car at
a cost of not more than rive Hundred .($500.00) Dollars or in lieu,
thereof, exchange it and the whey not to exceed rive hundred ($500.00)
Dollars for a new car, and
VMEREAS, on the present market it will be possible to dispose
of the present police car for at least !12350.001, and
WFIER AS, in accordance with Charter provisions, legal notice
for sealed bids was inserted in the Miami Laity News of o my 8, ti.1i.
1948 to le opened on duly 20, -AX. 1948, and
b' RFAS bids from two different concerns were submitted in
Qecordanee therewith, and
VMEMUA.S. considering all matters concerning the bid and de-
livery date? Sam Yurray$ Inc. have provided the most faiiorab"le bide
NOW T11EREFORZ2 BE IT RESOLVMD BY THE L_AYOR SUM TIM CITE'
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH- MIMII:
That the said bid of Sam Murray, Inc. be accepted and order
for new two -door 1949 Ford Sedan be placed, and
BE IT FIURTIMR RESOLULD7 that as soon as practical9 after de-
livery of the new 1949 Ford, the present .police car be dismantled of
its special police equipment and sold for cash in an amount sufficient to
equal the amount over $500.00 necessary to pair for the new 1949 Ford.:
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 20th Day of July,, A.D. 1948.
blotion carried by pollq as follows;
Bryant yes' Shafer yes Pressley yes Barrow yes
Councilman Bryant, seconded by Councilman Pressley, moved that the
Budget urdinance2 being Ordinance 1F1739 caption of which fo3.1 ovis9
be placed on first reading in its entirety. Motion carried.
ORDINX,ICE NO. 173
APPROPRIATION ORDIDLANCL OF THE CITY OF SOUTI
MIAMI FOR THE YEAR BEGINNING JULY 11 A.D. 1948
" AND ENDING JUNE 309 A.D. 1949.
Councilman Pressley seconded by Councilman Dryantt then moved: that
Ordinance #173 be piacod on second reading by caption only. motion
carried
it being rather late,, it was agreed to ask Jtor a special meeting on
kriday night, duly 23, for consideration of the garbage service ord
nanceq and the meeting was adjourned in regular order at approxi-
mately 11;20 P.12.
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