04-11-1972 Supporting DocumentsMINUTES N9 807
REGULAR MEETING
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held in the Council
Chambers on Tuesday, April 11, 1972. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M.
by Mayor Don E. Smith with the following members present: Councilwoman Watson and
Councilmen Beals, Smoak and Schroedel. Other officials present were: City Manager
Hopkins, City Clerk Carroll, City Controller Fleming, City Attorney Langley, Building
Official Nagel and Chief of Police Tyndal. Others present were: Mesdames Ruth Ray
and Joan Modica and the Messrs. William Kopf, E. L. Schumann, Albert Sherman, John
Sandargas, C. A. Mobley and Jim Westbrook of MichaelsStiggins, Inc. Representatives
of the local Press were also present.
The Invocation was given by Councilman Beals followed by the repeating of the Pledge
of Allegiance in unison by those present.
The Minutes of the Meeting held on March 28, 1972 were approved as written.
Due to insufficient advertising, the Public Hearings scheduled on the agenda for this
meeting were postponed until the meeting of April 25th.
Mr. John Sandargas, owner of the Minnehaha Trailer Park, appeared before Council and
requested permission to refrain from the required setback and utilize the existing
space at the trailer park up to the city's right-o-way of Hook Street for parking
of trailers. City Attorney Langley advised that this was a matter to be considered by
the Board of Adjustment in Public Hearing and that Mr. Sandargas would have to make
the necessary application requesting a variance, at which time such a request would
be published and a Public Hearing would be called.
City Manager Hopkins submitted his report both orally and written and a copy is
attached hereto. With regards the City Manager's request to employ a foreman for
Community Services, motion was made by Councilman Smoak, seconded by Councilwoman
Watson and carried that this request be granted. With regards the City Manager's
recommendation that the fees for public hearings be increased from $10.00 to $25.00 inasmuch
as more legal publications were now necessary, motion was made by Councilman Beals,
seconded by Councilman Smoak and carried that this increase be made. With regards
the City Manager's recommendation that the firm of Sanco Corporation conduct a survey
of the city's sanitation collection procedures and capabilities, without cost to the
city, it was the consensus of Council that this be done. With regards the City Manager's
request for• authorization to make refunds to those persons having paid for out -of -the
city fire protection and who are now located within the corporate city limits following
the recent annexation, motion was made by Councilman Schroedel, seconded by Councilman
Smoak and carried that this authorization be granted. With regards the City Manager's
request for authorization to issue a change order for the relocation of Lift Station
23 to within the Edgewood Place Subdivision at a cost to the city of $6,000.00, motion
was made by Councilman Beals, seconded by Councilman Smoak and carried that this
authorization be granted.
City Controller Fleming reported that the closing of sale of the $800,000.00 issue of
assessment bonds would be in Jacksonville on Wednesday, May loth. Mr. Fleming further
reported he had been advised by Tom Slade, Bond Attorney, that it would be necessary
for the city to place one tenth of the amount of the bond issue in escrow to guarantee
the loth and final year of payment of the bonds which is 1981 inasmuch as total receipts
to the city shall not be in until one year following,.that.
Councilman Smoak introduced AN ORDINANCE UNDER THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY
OF CLERMONT, FLORIDA, GOVERNING THE TYPE AND CONSTRUCTION OF ALL FENCES WITHIN THE
CITY: RESTRICTING THE ERECTION OF FENCES: RESTRICTING THE PLANTING AND CARE OF HEDGES:
PROVIDING FOR THE INSTALLATION OF FENCES WHERE VARIOUS ZONES MEET: PROVIDING FOR
THE SCREENING OF UNSIGHTLY OCCUPATIONS: PROVIDING FOR PLANNING AND ZONING APPROVAL OF
ALL FENCES and the Ordinance was read in full for a first reading by the City Manager.
Motion was made by Councilwoman Watson, seconded by Councilman Schrodel and carried
that the bills be paid.
MINUTES No 808
Mr. C. A. Mobley appeared before Council and requested that sanitary sewer service be
made available to his property located on the east side of Highway #27, fronting on
both Highway 27 and Pitt Street, on which he proposed to construct a motel. It was
consensus of Council that this request be taken under advisement and be more thoroughly
discussed at a workshop session of Council which Mayor Smith called for Tuesday,
April 18th following the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
Jim Westbrook of Michaels-Stiggins, Inc. appeared before Council and advised that the
sub -surface f9ndjngs during the digging of canals at the sewage treatment plant were
unsatisfactory for constructing dikes at the proper elevation to meet the necessary
specifications and therefore it was necessary to do additional work on the canals.
Mr. Westbrook further reported that it was the recommendation of Michaels-Stiggins, Inc.
that the most westerly canal be deleted and that Chilton Construction Co., Inc.,
Contractor, had agreed to credit the city with $3600.00 for such a deletion, and
that the balance of $6400.00 be authorized for the widening and/or relocating some
of the canals in order to build the dikes to the proper elevation. Motion was made by
Councilman Smoak, seconded by Councilman Beals and carried that the necessary
change order be issued, based on the recommendation of Michaels-Stiggins, Inc., at
an additional cost of $6400.00.
Councilman Beals inquired if there was a vacancy existing on the Planning and Zoning
Commission, and if so, that Mrs. Ruth Alice Ray had indicated a desire to serve on
the commission. City Manager Hopkins advised that Mrs. Joy Allbright had resigned
from the commission, whereupon motion7mas made by Councilman Smoak, seconded by
Councilwoman Watson and carried that Mrs. Ruth Alice Ray be appointed to membership
on the Planning and Zoning Commission to fill the unexpired term of Mrs. Allbright.
Motion was made by Councilman Schroedel and seconded by Councilman Smoak that inasmuch
as an appraisal had been received on the old city hall building, that same now be
offered for sale and invitations for bids be issued. Upon roll call vote on
passage of the motion the result was: Ayes: Smoak, Smith, Watson and Schroedel. Total
Ayes: Four. Nayes: Beals. The motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned by Mayor Smith.
on E. Smith,Aa,.r
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Dolores W. C3rro11, City Clerk
Aluminum Supply, Inc.
Clermont Medical Center
Cities Service oil Co.
Clermont Bldrs Supply, Inc.
Central Fla. Bag Exchange
Clermont Auto Parts, Inc.
Clermont hardware
David L. Thorne
Dust -Tex Service
D&B Fifth Street Grocery
Eckerd Drugs
F&R Office Supply, Inc.
Gem Chemical Co.
G1enMar Electroncis
George Stuart, Inc.
Hanks Electric, Inc.
Herb's Ice House
Hydraulic Supply Co.
Hunt's Garden Center
Harris Paint Company
Hughes Supply, Inc.
Jack Rolland
Jim Willis Hardware
John York Jeweler
Konsler Steel Co.
KiiXand Cabinet Shop
Lee Howard
Lawton Bros., Inc.
Lundberg Auto Electric
Lake Apopka Natural Gas
Memorial Bronze
Madden's Electrical Service
3 M Company
Nat'l Fire Protection Assn.
Orlando Paving Company
Rambo Florist
Stardird Oil Company
South Lake Press
Standau9Auto Parts, Inc.
Sirchie Laboratories, Inc.
True -Temp, Inc.
Valbro Business Forms, Inc.
W.S. Darley & Co.
Welper Laundry
White's Blue Print Service
Western Auto
Ace Supply Company
Badger Meter, Inc.
B & H Sales, Inc.
Charles Sales Corp.
Hughes Supply, Inc.
Southern Meter & Supply
Standard Auto Parts, Inc
Welper Laundry
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE - MARCH 1972
(Aluminum Sheet)
(Medical Attn.-Prisoner)
(Petroleum Products)
(Parks/Bldg. Maint., Concrete)
(Burlap Rip -Rap Bags)
(Vehicle & Equipment Maint.)
(Public Works Supplies)
(Tree Removal)
(Bldg. Maintenance)
(Prisoner Supplies)
(Prisoner -Medication -1st Aid
Supplies -Polaroid Supplies)
(Office Supplies
(Bldg. Maintenance)
(Radio Repair)
(Office Supplies)
(Air Conditioning)
(Ice for City Crews)
(hydraulic hoses)
(Duck and Dog Feed)
(Traffic Paint)
(Bulbs)
(Plbg. Repairs)
(Public Works Supplies)
(Radio Room Clock)
(Welding)
(Paint)
(Appraisal)
(Janitorial Supplies
(Vehicle Maintenance)
(Utilities)
(Memorial)
(Wiring at Ball Park)
(Sign Supplies)
(Codes)
(Asphalt Mix)
(Flowers)
(Mineral Spirits)
(Publications -Election Mat'ls)
(vehicle & Equip. Maint)
(Fingerprinting Supplies)
(Bldg. Maintenance)
(Office Supplies)
(Car Rack)
(Uniform Rentals)
(Map reprints)
(Batteries)
UTILITIES DEPARTMENT - ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
7
$ 15.37
5.00
909.48
98.55
320.00
36.88
119.50
60.00
19.75
18.22
42.58
52.13
6.90
20.20
50.40
1385.00
12.40.
13.81
18.28
37.40
117.74
12.50
27.87
15.95
17.36
12.61
250.00
7.70
12.82
37.40
82.00
41.55
35.84
12.59
27.54
30.00
12.65
112.43
125.85
131.78
16.00
112.42
27.35
155.55
6.00
12.00
$ 9,695.45
(Chlorine)
98.00
(Water Meters)
479.94
(Gate Valve -Traffic Hydrant)
294.33
(Plbg. Supplies)
40.04
(Stock Items)
993.91
(6" 150 Pipe)
1527.30
(Sockets/Wrenches)
24.73
(Uniform Rental)
30.60
$ 3,488.85
11t tij,�i -, me April j,,i.:jjFj-jng Zoning Commission considered
three requps;—, i.,;" 1.11ang(!: i.! rjjj;y c!jje, ;I ;,i;rcat closing (See the attached
zlinut::O, * D) order Of nPPntrajj,.:2 Uqj yotlj, agenda, the following comments are
provided on e,ch for conf;idcration.
1. RI to P3 Lata.sor. 1-101-fe
,Apprvvcd t the Fianniaig C, Zoning Coinnission. Cannot be considered by
The Coun(A"! due to ad,!ertlsing. Recommend readvertising
and consideration on Ti:es;dn.y, Api-11 25.
2. R I to R3 R`IChard Lang,"ey
lflthdra-,,r-i a. M,.nning C`13.-111;Sion. fjo Council action necessary.
3, Cl tn V-0ved C-, Iinfls. App by planning &
� In U
Zoning scion Fs Lots I 6' r 6, Block 7. Cannot be
consid'al,e, i,,2, 7o jjjsafficient advertising.
on Tuesday, April 25.
4. Stre:2t 13,losim) ji)'i; ::,,w;idcrcd by the Planning & Zoning
duRscommand readvertising
and b" C. cil n Tuesday, April 25. Further
-ho this matter to the P&Z be
vjj.jved the Counc-"'! jJjrj!',c-, z, without a P&Z •recommendation.
The problem; of the legal :;d:3 in golac, from the "old"zoning ordinance
to th,: i-73 jjevttho -chedul-ing mix up and will not
have similar P'c4Aa.Ils `:n
Robert -1. Hopws
i -
c,:: City cl,-,rk
::h,-: L•]lln(. i1 .:iwribgrs on
),t -j1:30 P.ii. by Chairman
CZ12L ..l�th tt , IL , k z !Tty 'Fjlotdas and Ilessrs. Seaver,
t l, City Officials present
d I ve Idy.
Bratt0n,, VEn 1.r
Councilmen Beals and Schroedel, City
were Wayor Con E. Smith, Crullcilv'05'ar, 'a" :-ot!,
Manager Hopkins, Cit,, , Controller FlEni.lng, D-Irect6ir-of CommunitY Services Smythe.
Others present uera: Nesdaritus Langley; Smoak and Jones, Mr. and firs. Beltone.
Mr. and Mrs. F. KiTab,"Y:, Mr. tiessrs. S. Mazotta, L. Wolfe.
Franks, C. P. Jones, R. Harris, C. Smoak, R.
and C. e%l 0.
Thr!
of c h,_`(, -.xe anrxied as written.
A Public 1:o of P"Ichard H. Langley for the
re -zoning i.f C`y r,ty Blccl, 20 and all adjoining land
between, -,oid ucl Cristp, pi,t..sent R-I Zoning to an R-3 Zone.
Mr. Lang,?, ey axpla i Ir.?;! "o "Jh^ rt:qucsved the rezoning of the above
describad propy o otCc-.,r t.cl houses, and that the project will
comply to the _,,t -.(;pos;ed 1 1 t-M zoning. He presented the
conrml3s ;oi-, with a 1 ;-A comp lex-
Followiim to, thpurpose of the hearing,
motion 1.,ac T,1(16, Cy b J J arid carried, that the Commission
the request for which the hearing
was h'.1d,
and Nessrs. J. Prior,
A.
and :. Dreas. Following a rebuttal
by
.:n"on of Mr. Vandertleer that
-
it "a u c
tirl.
sheet closing, which
MUtI0.1
:!tw. --iiaver that 'it be the
Langley be tabled. The
moti(Tri ,;IC].* �;ac ;1-.!
Larqlr�iy withdrew his request.
A Pui)l'(-. Hc..,rlog
ht"' lr-c
George Lyon, Orville Kidder,
D. Ram.o,- and S. No
' N)"
rcijgn 14 -in Block 13 and all of Block
The
7, Ci).y of
Pr
C..'? 7ono. rezoning
was volluact2d so
r Ch"! ;X
i Lusiness purposes included in
a C-2 .one. tdr.
to construct a building
for an appl, %an::e. i�.
in,2ss In 11
ini,all voiced objection on the
V �`-
grounds thatne !,zon`n
, d.
o,'� to�, vari d a nature abutting
e
his "Iropar'-f.
'lotion was miado dy
74;.
Sy 1r;I'Iiiams that it be recommended
to Courc;il 'I -ha,; tht.
,cqucsij foY.
IT,ts I z! ugh 14, Block 18, and Block 7
be granted, -witl! `I*he
axception :)r
6, which t,,3uld remain C-1 Zoning.
The tnt,;o(t r:arei�j,
with Irs.
A Public Hearing w.-is held on h V,:,qt?qst ;.aws,)n VnIfe for the re -zoning . of lots
Lakeshore strip
2, 3, 'n Block B, Lakes
Se -1 Zoning to an R-3
"V Lots I �")nl the pre rlt 11
rezoned as it was his
V Ifn Oilt '0
intention to construe ;; bu"Fidiz-93 on the Pr-Or-rty-
There was no objection the to this request.
1 ,J, by ;11,.. and carried that it be
� ,,;joil imis niniah-, 1c. ' �, �!' ' '. -,' -
recomliended to the City Cou.nril fhL-e itr,Q raluasit for v -zoning of Lots 1, 2, 3,
in Lettered Bloi;k A; Lots 1, 2, 3, '!,! B:ock D, Lakeshore strip west of Lot
1,2, 3 in Lettered 31ock, A from R- I ';-'!) 11-3 'Oe 1JJ'NAntcd-
Mr. Richard Harris con -mended the their efforts and time given
to serve the co"�!uylity.
At the recomnendation of City Attorney Langley, consideration of the clost of d
closing of Broome and Juniata Streets requested by Mr. Herman Potash was delete
from the agenda as -it eras his opinion not enough time had elaspsed from the date of
advertising for consideration of the request.
A workshop discussion was held to discuss the proposed zoning boundary changes in
keeping with the intent of the to zoning ordinance.
The meeting was adjourned by 'Ir. Cznc'
Henry Czech
,51-d—rff—DolTar; SerTi,Y
C1 T Y MMAflf:C' S REPORT
The routine business of the city is buing conduci:od as usual. 1101i< c01)unenced the first
of last: week on the boat ramp renovation. This project should bra cuc:pleted in a
to ten days.
The sanitary sew,ar project- Ii still pretty much on schedule despite the heavy rain of
a weak or so aao. Some of the pipe crews have been shut down while damages resulting from
t:,,r•• ruin are corve,:.<cQ. They Should reScone pipe laying duties in the next feet days.
Basic Asphalt resumed street resurfacing yesterday and completed a number of streets
in the Sparkling hater Lake area. Plans call for starting the plant May-1.
It has been the practice in the past to shirt personnel, particularly ",ter--r'sory
between Community Services and the Utilities Departments, With the increased activity
In the Utilities Department due to the grater line repairs resulting from the sewer
construction, new installations, and the treatment plant: as well as the numerous
projects in Conanunity Services, the personnel sharing is virtually impossible. It's
particularly critical in the supervisory area with respect to Community Services.
Harvey Nagel who is the Assistant Director of Conrnunity Services has a heavy
workload as Building official and cannot assist the Director in supervising the
stork force. With Tomany Asbury spending more time at the :r>lavreni plant, Leo Creech who
is tihe Public Utilities foreman has a full time job supervising he Utilities field
operations and cannot be shifted to Community Services to supervise their field
people.
it has been our observation that the field activities in Community Services are
lagging simply because of a lack of supervision. Director Bob Smythe simply can't
do all the planning, organizing and directing of the department as well as supervise
the personnel in the field. Therefore, it is 'requested that we be allowed to employ
a foreman for Community Services. There is presently no foreman position
budgeted in this department, but sufficient monies are available in tine personnel
account to cover an addiwlonal employee. The position would be a 12-
At the present time we charge a $10.00 fee to cover the legal advertising and
administrative work for a zoning change request. The $10.00 fee eas established when
we published legal ads for City Council public hearings only. Now that vie have
instituted a policy of having public hearings before the Planning and Zoning Commission
which also requires legal advertising, it is recoarnanded that the fee be raised
from $10100 to $25.00.
We have been reviewing our sanitation collection procedures and capabilities in an
effort to determine our ability to serve an increased population, particularly
high density residential and commercial. At the present time o:e rely s0l;.ly on the
use of 30 gallon cans for residential and commercial gtilce. This type of collection
practice is, in our opinion, inadequate for today's Clermont let alone tomorrows.
Using numerous small cans for apartments and commercial is expensive for the city -From
a collection standpoint. We feel that our present collection practices will not
meet the needs of increased apartments and commercial establishments.
We have corresponded with numerous cities concerning our problem as well as business
firms who specialize in refuse collection systems. The Sanco Corporation,
representatives of the Dempster-Dumpster Systems, have offered to conduct a survey,
at no cost to the city, to reviaw our ce:pz4pElitles am to project our needs and to
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recommend any changes necessary. If the Council has no objection, I am going to ask
Sanco to conduct the survey and to suhmit a report.
With the annexation of Minnehaha Estates, nine property ovmers who had contracted
with the city for fire protection are now within the city limits. Therefore, it
Is requested that I be authorized to refund $41.28 to each of these property
owners at a total cost of $371.52. We would be refunding for the unused portion
of four years and one month of the five year contract. Funds are available in
Account 2-720, Public Safety (17)'Ivn1�71',Y
We have received notice from the Florida League of Cities that the Eleventh Annual
Conference for city officials and City Attorneys will be held May 1 and 2, 1972 in
Tallahassee. The conference will concentrate on the new legislation and flow the
cities will be affected. we need to know who would like to attend so arrangements
can be made.
As members of the Council are aware, vie have been discussing the proposed Edgewood
Place Subdivision with the developer regarding the relocation of Lift Station 23
from Grand Highway to a location within the subdivision. This would allow the
subdivision plus the general drainage area to be served by one large lift station
rather than two mmaller ones. It is estimated that the additional cost to put a
"beefed up" lift station in the subdivision to serve the surrounding area as well
as the subdivision will be $24,000.00. The developers have agreed to pay $18,000.00'
leaving $6,000.00 to be borne by the city. Authorization is requested to proceed
with this change subject to receipt of the $18,000.00 from the developer.
He have received notice from the Public Service Commission that public hearings
will be held to consider a petition of Florida Power Corporation 'For an increase
In its rates and charges for the sale of electricity. The first hearing will be
held on May 8 .1972 in Miami. I have additional information if anyone is interested.
The Florida City and County Management Association will hold its annual meeting in
vitater Park on April 23 - 25. I plan to attend the meeting. During my absence
Bob Smythe will be Acting City Manager.
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CHILTON CONSTRUCTION CO., Inc.
641 OAIJ C11111STOP11Cn
DUNEDIN, fLORIDA
3352❑
P. C, OnAWN1 ••C••
0 A. Cl,i[io,,, 1I, 1-11T Pn0„[ci 733.3100-733.3167
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t!ove giber �24 , 1971
;tichaels-Stiggi.ns, Inc.
3025 East South Street
Orlando, Florida 32303
Attention: Mr. Jim Westbrook
Reference: ?dater Pollution Control Facility
41PC-Fla-222
Clermont, Florida
Dear Sir:
In accordance with your verbal request,, we herewith credit
the sum of 53,600.00 to our contract for deleting the West,
IQorth and South canal at the above named job site.
This credit is based on the acceptance of the existing canals
as being completed in accordance with our contract obligations.
Yours very truly,
�i
LB. A. Chilton, President
CHILTON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC.
BAC/nb
B & 0 DRAGLINE COMPANY
CLER64,014T, FLORIDA
P. 0. BOX 4.16
April 5, 1972
City of Clermont
City Hall
Clermont, Florida
Attention: Mr. Robert M, Hopkins, City r4gr.
Dear Sir:
We propose to do additional work on the canals at
the new sewage treatment plant at Clermont, Florida as
shown on attachment "A" prepared by Michaels-Stiggins and
dated April 4, 1972, and made a part of this proposal.
This work consists of increasingI.the width and depth
of the existing and/or adding new canals as shown on attach-
ment "A", and creating a dike with a 10 •ft. top width to an
elevation of 103.0 ft. to completely contain the effluent
put into the canals.
We guarantee to complete the above work within 75
calendar days after written notice to proceed and further
uarantee the construction and top elevation of the dike
M . 103.0) for a period of one year after acceptance of
the job.
We further agree that Michaels-Stiggins, Engineers and i
Architects, Inc., as agents of •the city, shall be the sole
party involved as to acceptance or arbitration of the job,
and their decisions will be final.
We propose -to do all of the construction involved in
the work including the furnishing of transportation, labor
and equipment, and to guarantee the same for the lump sum
p:•ice of $10,000.00 (ten thousand dollars).
Very truly yours,
April 5, 1972 ARnold 0. Bridges, President
April 5, 1972 At ee/sAt:
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Recommended by: 1
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Apri1.5, 1972
Michaels-Stiggins, Inc.
Accepted by:
City Manager
Attest:
City Clerk
April
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MIC..HAELS-STIGGINS, INC. P_NGINLClt5 ;. ARCI 11TECTS
3025 East South Strad • Orlando, Florida 32803
Telephone 305-425-0001
April 11, 1972
City of Clermont
City Hall
Clermont, Florida
Att: Mr. Robert M. Hopkins, City Manager
Re: Sewage Treatment Plant - Canals
Dear Bob:
Enclosed is a copy of Chilton's letter of November 24, 1971 offering to credit the
City with three thousand six hundred dollars ($3,600.00) for acceptance of the
canals as is, and for deletion of the most westerly canal .
As I have previously discussed wish you and the Council, it will be necessary to do
additional work on the canals in order to obtain enough material to properly con-
struct the dikes. I had anticipated ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) extra for this
work.
After discussing this with Buddy Oswalt and Barney Chilton, I feel that it would be
in the best interest of the City to deal directly with the subcontractor (Buddy Oswalt)
since he is already handling the canal work. Both Buddy and Barney are agreeable,
and I have therefore enclosed a proposal from Buddy Oswalt to:
1 . Widen and/or relocate some of the canals in order to build the
dikes to the proper elevation.
2. To guarantee this elevation for one year after the completion of
the construction.
3. To do the above work for ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00).
Repo,;-.-Appr:,lsals— D=sljns—S•�ro.rvtolon
t::vn ip'land P'Wic 1'1orh+'\'/:,Iur SuF;tly L —Oriell:u,—Dam, and Watwr ys �1
City of Clermont
Re: Sewage Treatment Plant - Canals - 2 -
April 11, 1972
This would make a contract increase of
$10,000.00
Less 3,600.00 Credit
$6,400.00 Total Increase
Very truly yours,
MIICC7HAAAEE,LLlS-STIGGINS, INC.
a es C. Westbrook
JC W/ob
Attachments:
(a) Letter from Barney Chilton
(b) Proposal from Buddy Oswalt