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JUNE 2?th, 1957.
A Special Meeting of the City Council was held in the Council
Chambers, at 2:00 P.M., with Vice-Mayor R. J. Holland in the Chair,
City Manager W. E. Lawson Jr., City Attorney Harry T. Newett, and Com-
missioners Col. Dugal G. Campbell, Martha K. Holland and Catherine E.
Strong being present.
Commissioner Campbell informed the Commission that Commissioner
Strong and hLmself had inspected the Five (5) acres of land, described
as the South Five (5) acres of the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest
Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 8, Twp. 46 South, Rge. 43
East, less drainage easement conveyed or agreed upon by Palm Beach
County, which tract of land the County of Palm Beach had offered to
the City of Delray Beach is exchange for a City owned tract of land,
described as the North-half of the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest
quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section l?, Twp. 46 South, Rge. 43
East, the latter parcel of land being desired by the County School Board
for School P ~u~poses, and moved that such exchange of said parcels of
land be effected. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strong and unani-
mously agreed.
Concerning the damage caused by the recent fire at the Civic Cen-
ter building, City Manager Lawson advised the Council that Insurance
Adjusters have not, as yet, been hble to determine the insurance lia-
bility, but S~eh should be established and made known within the next
few days.
The Manager further stated, however, that a tentative estimate of
cost for Repair of damage to the building has been estimated to be be-
tween $16,000. and $18,000. including necessary modern wiring to meet
the code.
Replying to Commissioner Campbell's inquiry, the Building Inspect-
or stated that various necessary electrical installations and addition-
al circuits to conform with the City Electrical Code might result in an
approximate over-all repair cost of $20,000.
Mayor Holland suggested that it might be well to consider the pos-
sible demolishing of the present building and p~ovide a Youth Center in
a mere suitable location.
City Manager Lawson read the following Cost Estimates for Arc Rib
buildings with standard wiring and of Aluminum construction which are
so constructed as to be movable if found necessary or desired;
50 x 120 $ 23,012.00
x 140 25,964.00
x 160 28,916.00
60 x 120 29,980.00
x 140 34,094.00
x 160 38,168.00
70 x 120 37,948.00
x l~O 42,0~2.00
x 160 48,176.00
The City Manager informed the Comncil of having given considerable
thought to this matter since the fire and recommends that the City Re-
creational Director and the Planning Board met to consider a logical
and satisfactory tentative site for a New Youth Center.
Commissioner Campbell suggested that the City Manager prepare an
estimate of cost for placing the present Civic Center building in satis-
factory and usable condition to conform with all standard Codes, and to
reflect in his report insurance adjustment and moved that the Planning
Board be instructed to meet with the Recreational Director, as recom-
mended by the City Manager, as soon as possible, and submit their recom-
mendations concerning an alternate site for a Youth Center keeping in
mind, and giving due consideration to, City owned parcels of land. Mo-
tion seconded by Commissioner M. K. Holland and unanimously agreed.
Mr. Ralph A. Hughson, President of Seacrest P.T.A., inquired if
the accumulated bicycles in the Compound might be available for the
P.T.A. to dispose of and was informed that the Council favors donation
of such items to the needy.
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JUNE 2?th, 19~7.
City Manager Lawson recommended that the execution of the
Tracing' reflecting the approved plat of Lake Ida Manor Addition
No. 2, as submitted by Mr. William Yount, be deferred pending
amendment of same to the extent of providing a utility easement
over the East Twelve (12) feet of Lots I and 2 thereof, to which
the Council agreed, requesting the Manager to take the necessary
steps for such~provision relative to said plat of Lake Ida Manor
Addition No. 2.
Meeting adjourned. _
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City Clerk
APPROVED:
VICE - MAYOR