10-18-1960 Regular Meeting
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ADJOURNED MEETING
An adjourned meeting of the City Council of the City
of Clermont was held in the office of the City Clerk on Tuesday,
October 18, 1960. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M.
by Chairman, G.Y.Middleton with all Council members present. Other
officials present were: Mayor BonJorn, Clerk I-JrdlMstHii, Deputy Clerk
Williams, City Attn'y. Morse, Sup't. Sheldon, Inspector Snyder, Water
Sup't. Gaydos and Chief of Police Tyndal. Others present were :
Mr. Fred Adkinson and representative of the Orlando Sentinel.
The minutes of the regular meeting held Tuesday, October 4,
b960 and of the Special meeting held Thursday, October 6, 1960, were
read and approved.
Mr. Fred Adkinson, representative of the Lake County School
Board, appeared before the Council with regards the School Board's
request for the closing of certain streets. He requ~sted that Palm
Court, from East Avenue to Drew Street, and, Drew Street, from Pitt
9treet north to a drive around Spring Lake, be closed. He further
requested that Juniata Street, westward 275' from Bloxam Avenue, also
be closed. Mr. Adkinson was advised that such request would be t;~,-,,,~,,
and Attn'y. Morse was instructed to draw up the necessary Resolutions
or Ordinances for same.
Chief Tyndal reported to the Council that the sale of 1960-
61 Occupational Licenses was' pretty well up to-date at this time.
Inspector Snyder recommended to the Council that the City
have two Fire Limits Zones, as required under the Southern Standard
Building Code. Inspector Snyder was requested to obtain additiona.l
information with regards this matter and report to the Council at
their next meeting. Mr. Snyder further recommended that the Cit~.
adopt Chapter 5 of the Sanitary Code of the State of Florida,and
Attn'y. Morse was instructed to prepare the necessary Amendment.
Mr. Roe reported to the Council that the present status of
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the Lake Apopka Natural Gas System was a hoped for allocation by
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March of 1961.
Mr. Christenson reported to the Council that he had made
an investigation of the request to operate a skating rink in' the
huilding located at 650 Bloxam Avenue, and, that he found that such
proposed skating rink would be operated as a commercial business and
not a school sponsered pro~ect. The Council advised that inasmuch as
the building in question is located in a C-l Zone, that a commercial
skating rink would not be allowed in such zone,/but, that a license
for any business as allowed in a C-l zone would be granted.
Clerk Johnson opened bids on one new 1961 Police car, as
per specifications submitted, which were as follows:
Stalnaker Chevrolet Company = $1997.00
Bowen Ford Company = $1966.71
Ralph Polk Motors = $2118.53
Motion was made by Mr. Roe, seconded by Mr. Christenson and carried,
that low bid of Bowen Ford Company be accepted and the Purchasing
Agent issue a purchase order for same.
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Clerk Johnson read a letter from John R. Jones wherein
he requested a refund of fees paid for a building permit which
was not used. Clerk Johnson was instructed to make such refund
to the person to whom a receipt was issued, namely, Louis and
Victoria Range.
Motion was made by Mr. Bishop, seconded by Mr. Roe and
carried, that hereafter any person,firm or corporation may,
through:; the City Council, arrange for a street light between
street intersections or on private property provided same is
installed and operated at no expense to the City of Clermont,
and, in each and every case, the City shall, through the Power
Company, determine the annual cost thereof which shall be paid
annually in advance and if not so paid will be discontinued and
reinstatement will be determined and must be paid in advance plus
annual operation cost.
Mr. Roe offered and moved that it be passed, AN ORDINANCE
PROVIDING A BUDGET OF EXPENSES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR OF 1960-1961
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AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS THEREFOR; PROVIDING A TAX LEVY ON ALL
PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF CLERNONT, LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA FOR THE
YEAR OF 1960. The motion was seconded by Mr. Bishop and unanimously
carried. Mr. Roe then moved that the ORDINANCE be read a second
time by title only. The motion was seconded by Mr. Bishop and
unanimously carried. After the second reading of the ORDINANCE
by title only, Mr. Christenson moved that the rules be further
waived and that the ORDINANCE be placed upon its passage. The
motion was seconded by Mr. York and unanimously carried. Thereupon
the ORDINANCE was read for a third time and upon roll call vote
the 'Ayes were: Bishop, York, Christenson, Roe, N!ddleton. Nayes:
None Absent: None. The ORDINANCE passed, title as stated, and
was ordered recorded in the ORDINANCE BOOK and numbered 191. A
copy of the ORDINANCE in full appears immediately following these
minutes.
City Attorney Morse was requested to investigate to determine
whether or not the 10% now deducted from the 2 mill tax levy, is
ample to defray the cost of bookkeeping, billing and other office
expenses related to its collection.
Clerk Johnson read to the Council the minutes of the Zoning
Commission meeting held on October 5, 1960. Clerk Johnson reae a
letter from Mr. T.C.Cork wherein he protested changes in zoning
as proposed. Clerk Johnson read a letter from Mr. John Boyett
wherein he made recommendations for certain changes in zoning.
Motion was made by Mr. Roe, seconded by Mr. Christenson and CArr;~n
that until such time as the Zoning Commission could agree upon a
solution for changes in zoiU:ng and submit same t'o.'the Council, that
such matter be tabled.
Motion was made by Mr. York, seconded by Mr. Bishop and
ing adjourn.
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ORDlNANCE NO. 191
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AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING A BUDGET OF EXPENSES FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR OF 1960-1961 AND MAKING APPROPRIA..
TlONS THBREFOR; PROVIDING A TAX LEVY ON ALL PROP-
ERTY IN THE CITY OF CLERMONT, LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
FOR THE YEAR OF 1960.
BE IT ORDAINED AND ESTABLISHED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CLERMONT, FLORIDA:
SECTION I:
It 1s hereby found and determined by the City Councill
of the City of Clermont, Lake County, Florida, that the following sums of
money are required for the operation of the government of said City for the
fiscal year of November 1, 1960 to October 31; 1961, inclusive:
EXPENSES
BOND DEBT SERVICE (Less Service Charge)
GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES:
General Expenses
Administration
Police Department
Street Department
Fire Department
Sanitation Department
Legal Department
Library
Cemeteries
Publicity
Recreation Department
Municipal Court
Parks Department
Inspection Department
Water Department
City Barn .. Supply Depot
REvrEilNUE
$27,595.82
54,942.10
21,790.00
32,627.00
64,450.00
3,850.00
23,325.00
1,300.00
5,000.00
1,450.00
4,250.00
3,875.00
1,550.00
7,555.00
3,860.00
36,105.00
4,245.00
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Inspection Fees -Building
Inspection Fees - Electrical
Inspection Fees .. Plumbing
License Fees" Occupations
License Fees - Dog Tags
Fines St Forfeitures
Parking Meters
Parking Meters.. Violations
C igarene Tax
Franchise Tax
$ 2,500.00
1,300.00
1,00Q.00
7,000.00
125.00
10,000.00'
3,300.00
100.00
27,000.00
5,500.00
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REVENUE (Cont'd. ):
Utility Tax
Sanitation & Garbage
Cemetery ~ Sales
Road &. Bridge Tax
Water Sales
Water COnnections
Interest on Investments
Bond Debt Service (2 M.) (I~cludes
Service Charge of $3, 246. 56)
Tax LeVy'" 7 1/4 M.
Miscellaneous '
$ 22,500.00
43,500.00
1,000.00
7,300.00
44,500.00
4,000.00
1,000.00
30,842.38
84,702.54
, 600.00
$297,769.92
$297.769.92_
as determined and based on a Budget for the fiscal year of 1960...1961 duly
adopted by said City Council.
SECTION II :
It is hereby found and determined by said City
Council that the total of the Assessment Roll of said City for 1960, as prepared
by the Tax Assessor of said City. and as equalized and confirmed by said
City Council, Is:
Real Property
Business Personal
Household Business Personal
$16.174,580.00
1.210,200.00
57.950.00
$17.442.730.00
and that the following, deductions mUst be made from said Assessment Roll
in order t~ arrive at the value of all propeny subject to Bond Debt Service:
DEDUCTIONS , PROM TOfAL ASSESSMENT ROLL:
Exempt rroperty - Govt. owned.
(Churches. Schools. City. County) $1,145,900.00
Widows 8t Disability 64.000.00
$1,209.900.00
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thereby leaving an Assessment Roll ha\Fing a total value of $16,232.830.00
subject to Bond Debt Service. and each Mill levied thereon should produce,
based on 95% collection, $15,421.19, if so collected; and~
The folloWing further deductions from the Assessment RQll of
, $16.232,830.00 must be made in order to arrive at the true value of the
property subject to taxation for General Operating Expenses:
$3,885,820.00
49.000.00
$3,934.820.00
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millage may be levied for General Operating Bxpensesof said City; and,
Homestead Exemptions
Bxcluded Property
that each Mill levied thereonshowd produce, blsed on 95% collection,
$11. 683.11~ if so eoUeeted.
SBCTION Ill: It is hereby found and determined by the said City
CounCil that to raise the sum of $30. 842. 38 requited for Bond Debt Service
and service charges thereon and the additional sum of $270,174.10 In addi-
tion to the estimated revenues as outlined in Section I hereinabove , and
funher anticipating uncollected taxes, a taX levy of 9 1/4 Mills is required
to be levied as follows:
For Inter,est &. Sinking Fund & Resen'e for
Bonded Indebtedness (Bond Debt Service)
2 Mills
For General Operating Expenses
7 1/4 Mills
SECTION 1 V:
There is hereby levied and shall be collected on
each Dollar 'of tuable prOperty in the CitY of Clermont' and in the areas
excluded from said City by Chapter 21152, Acts of Legislature, 1941, for
Interest and Sintlng Fund, and Reserve for Bonded Indebtedne'~'&on all property
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in said City, not otherwise exempt and on aU'excluded property, a tax of
2 Mills, and a tax of 7 1/4 Mills for General Operating Expenses on all prop-
erty now in said City not otherwise exempt.
SECTION V:
The Tax Assessor of said City is hereby directed to
extend the Assessment Roll of said City; heretofore equalized, confirmed
and approved by said City Council, In accordance With the Millage provided
in Section IV of this Ordinance, and to deliver same to the Tax Collector and
~ City Clerk of said City. and the Tax Collector and City Clerk are hereby
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directed to collect the said taxes at the time and in the manner provided by
law and the general Ordinances of said City.
SECTION VI:
The monies raised by this tax levy are hereby
SECTION VII: This Ordinance shall become effective immediately
upon its passage, and approval by the Mayor.
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PASSED by-the City Council of the City of Clermont on its first
reading on October t 1960.
PASSED by the City Counell of the CitY of Clermont on Its second
reading on October ' t 1960.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Clermont on its third
reading on (ktoher . 1960. '
President ofeity Council of .
City of Clermont.
ATrEST:
CIty Clerk.
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RECEIVED AND APPROVED by me this October,
. 1960.
Mayor, of City of Clermont
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I H B R E BY C E R T I F Y t hat a copy of this Ordinance was posted
as reqUired by the Charter and General Ordinances of the City ,of Clermont.
this October . ,1960.
City Clerk
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BUDGET
CITY OF' CLERMONT
1960- 1961
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RBVENUE
Inspection Fees - Building
Inspection Fees - Electrical
Inspection Fees.. Plumbing
License Fees .. Occupational
License Fees .. Dog Tags
_ Fines and Forfeitures
Parking Meters
Parking Meters - Violations
Cigarette Tax
Franchise Tax
Utility Tax
Sanitatio,n and Garbage
Cemetery Lot Sales
Road and Bridge Tax
Water Sales
Water Connections
Interest on Investments
Bond Debt Service (2 MUllevy)
Tax Levy (7 1/ 4 Mills)
Nliscellaneous
GBNERAL EXPENSES
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Utilities - Electricity
Utilities - Telephone & Telegraph
Utilities - Heating
Technical Services
Travel and School
Subscriptions and Dues
Insurance - Hospitalization
Insurance - Social Security
Insurance.. Building and Equipment,
Finance Expense - Interest
Finance Expense - Fees and Charges
Taxes - County
Auditing Service
Election Costs
Tax Payment Discounts
Maintenance - Buildings
Pension Expense
Miscellaneous
Depreciation on Equipment
Notes 7 Mortgages - Payable
Reserved for Contingencies
$ 2,500.00
1,300.00
1,000.00
7,000.00
125.00
10,000.00
3,300.00
100.00
27,000.00
5,500.00
22,500.00
43,500.00
1,000.00
7,300.00
44,500.00
4,000.00
1,000.00
30,842.38
84,702.54
600. 00
350.00 /
250.00 /
300. 00 ~
2,500.00
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100.00 I
ISO. 00 I
1,300.00
3,000.00 '.
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9,300.00
500.00 /
50.00
350.00
1,300..00 )
150.00
4,000.00 v
2,500.00
5,000.00 /
1,115.74 .
11,926.36,j
10,300.00 I
500.00 j
$297,769.92
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54,942.10
DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION
~~1a.. r..ie$'~': Life Guar. ds ($600.00) &. Director
~op:am~} Rec;~Etatt~n ... Lincoln Park School
Misce1Iii1eous~n~~ (Jaycee Beach)
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1,500.00
375.00
2,000.00
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$ 3,875.00
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MUNICIPAL COURT
Salary" Municipal Judge
Travel & School
Capital Outlay
1,200.00 ",\,0'
100.00
250.00 1,550.00
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DEPARTMENT OF PARKSi
Salary ... Bullding Custodian
Labor
Supplies ... Miscellaneous
Maintenattce ... Buildings
Maintenance ... Equipment
Maintenance ... Vehicles
Vebicle Expense ... Gasol1ne
Vehicle Expense ... 011 &: Grease
'lehicle Expense ... Tires at Batteries
Utilities ... Electricity
Subscription$ and Dues
Miscellaneous
Minor Equipment
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420.00 /
2, 290.00 J
300.00 I
200.00
250.00
250. 00
350. 00
20.00
so. 00
3,000.00
25.00
200.00
200. 00 ^" 7, 555.00
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DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTION
Salary ... Inspector
Vehicle Expense .. Gasoline
Veb1cle Expense .. Oil & Grease
Supplies ... Office
Supplies ... Miscellaneous
Minor Equipment
3,600.00j
85.00j
25.00J
75.00 j
25.00
50.00
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3,860.00
WATER DEPARTMENT
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Salary ... Sl1pJ!rintendent
Labor
Supplies ... Office
Supplies .. Materials
Supplies'" Miscellaneous
Maintenance ... BuUdings
Maintenance ... Bquipment
Maintenance ... Vebicles
Vehicle Expense .. Gasoline
Vehicle Expense ... Oil and Grease
Vebicle Expense ... Tires and Batteries
Utilities ... Blectricity
Subscriptions &. Dues
Miscellaneous
Capital Outlay
3,900.00
7,000.00
900. 00
3,500.00
300.00
500. 00
1,000.00
750.00
300. 00
25.00
150.00
4,000.00
50.00
100.00
13,630.00
36,105.00
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FIRE DEPARTMEN1;
Salary ... Chief
Salary ... Volunteers
Supplies" Miscellaneous
Maintenance... Vehicles
Vehicle Expense... Gasoline
Vebicle Expense .. Oil 8t Grease
Veh1cle Expense .. Batteries
Utilities .. Telephone 8t Telegraph,
Travel and School
SubSCriptions and Dues
Miscellaneous
Capital Outlay ... Siren
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800.00 I
1,000.00 J
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SO. 00 J
350.00 I
200. 00
25.00 J
100.00
25'. 00 Ii
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50.00;
150.00'1
1,000.00
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DEPARTMENT OF SANITATION
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17,725.00
100.00 j
150.001
500.00 'J
2,500.00 I
1,200.00 j
125.00 j
800: 00
100.00
125.00
Labor
Supplies'" Materials
Supplies" Miscellaneous
Maintenance" Equipment
Maintenance ... Vehicles
Vehicle Expense ... Gasoline
Vehicle Expense ... Oil &: Grease
Vehicle Expense ... Tires & Batteries
Uniforms
Miscellaneous
LEGAL DEPARTMENT
Retainer ... City Attorney
SubSCriptions &. Dues
1,200.00
100.00
LIBRARY DEPARTMENT
General Operations
Capital Outlay ... Payment on Note
4,500.00
500.00
DEPARTMENT OF CEMETERY
Labor
Supplies .. Miscellaneous
1,300.00
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General Expense
Christmas Lighting
Brochures
Utilities" Electricity
DEPARTMENT OF PUBUCITY
1,260.00
750.00
2,200.00
40.00
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$ 3,850.00
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23,325.00
1,300.00
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5,000.00
It 450.00
4t250.oo
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DEPARTMENT OF AOMiNISfRATION
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Salary .. Mayor and Council
Salary" Clerk 8t Finance Officer
Salary.. Deputy Clerk
Salary ... Clerical
Salary .. Superintendent
Supplies" Office
Supplies ... Miscellaneous
Equipment &. Furniture Maintenance
Capital Outlay \
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3.600.00
6,000.00 /
3,640.00 , (l\
2, 6OQ. 00 j \..'-J
4,200.00
800.00'/
300.00 I
150.00- J
500.00 J $ 21, 790. 00
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Salary ... Chief
Salary ... Patrolmen
Salary .. Clerical
Supplies ... Office
Supplies .. Miscellaneous
Supplies'" Prisoner Expense
Supplies" Repairs to Radio
Maintenance .. Building
Maintenance .. Equipment
Maintenance .. Vehicles
Vehicle Expense.. Gasoline
Vehicle Expense.. Oil & Grease
Vehtcle Expense ... Tires & Batteries
Uniforms "
Utilities .. Electricity
Utilities .. Telephone & Telegraph
Utilities .. Heating
Travel & School
Subscriptions &. Dues
Finance Expense ... Fees & Charges
Miecellaneous
Capital Outlay .. Car 8t Radio
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4, 800.00/
14,040.00
2, 600. OO~
250.00)
ISO. 00 I
1,800.00
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500. ~ /
300.00';
200. 00
800.00/
2,000.00 /
150.00;
700.00 j
400.00/
350.00 I
12,S.OO}j
300. 00
100.00 /
50. 00 J
12.00
200.00"'/
~, 800.00
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STREET DEPARTMENT
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19,300.00 J
12,2OO.00j,
7,000.00 Jl )-'1''' <J
1,000.00 I
4,500.00 i
2,300.00 J
2.ooo.ooJ/
300.00 j
1,500.00
9,OOO.OOJ1
so. 00
300. 00
5,000.00
Labor .. Cleaning
Labor ... Repairs
Supplies ... Materials
Supplies ... Miscellaneous
Maintenance .., Equipment
Maintenance ... Vehicles
Veblcle Expense .. Gasoline
Vehicle Expense" Oil & Grease
Vehicle Expense - Tires & Batteries
Utilities .. Electricity
Subscriptions and Dues
Miscellaneous
Capital Outlay .. Truck and Mower
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32,627.00
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, 64;450.00
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CITY BARN AND SUPPLY DEPOT
Salary .. Supervisor
Supplies .. Office
Supplies ... Miscellaneous
h1aintenance ... Buildings
Maintenance .. Equipment
Vehicle Bxpense .. Gasoline
Utilities ... Telephone &. Telegraph
Utilities .. Electricity
Utilities .. Heating
Miscellaneous
Minor Equipment
BONO DEBT SERVICE
Interest and Sinking Fund and
Reserve for bonded indebtedness
3, 600.00 f
15.00 j
50.00 j
100.00 J
100.00/
50.00)
10.00)
75.00 f
10.00
75.00
100.00
GRANO Tor AL. . . . .
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4,245.00
27,595.82
$291,769.92