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Mr Roberts, chairman of the chambers tourist and recreation committee pointed to the large
number of city visitors by ferry traffic and thought it would be wrong to route them anyother
way except water st. t~. Fred Lester uptown businessman thought personal business W8.S being
brought into the matter to much and thought we should think in favor of the best possible
route and favored Chief Phegley recommendation at the last council meeting to route ferry traf~~c
through the'uptown area via Lawrence st. then down Monroe and' onto Water St.
~w H. J. Carrol of Olympic Ferries said the ferry parking Imt itself would be a lot better
this year.
Councilman Siebenbaum reported on behalf of the councils finance committee, saying that the
co~mittee had met with the chmmittee from the chamber of commerce on ways and means in getting
additional revenue for the city. He said the group haG decided the best way to raise the money
was by increasing both city. and public' utilities the increases would be 7~~ m9re per month
on water and 50~ more per month on garbage service and Public Utilites would pay double the.
cùrrent B&O tax. He said these increases would bring in some $35 to 38,000. additional revenue.
He also said they talked'or'repealing the Green River Ordinance and put in a peddlers license.
He also stated that there would be other meetings held on the matter befoBe bringing it before
the council for action. He also pomnted out that the city cannot derend on the 10~ r~turn of
state sales taxes which is expected to be on the ballot this year.
Councilman Ruby protested the increasing the charge to public utilities.
Councilman Lindsey said he t ought the council sho ld come up with some sor of a business
license rather than increasing rates on utilities.
Councilman Carter mentioned that the city would have to raise water and sewer rates in
connection with the proposed 1966 bond issues.
Cit:.r Attorney Abraham mentioned initiative"226 on the city receiving 10% of the sales tax.
He advised the council and everyone else present that we have to get thoes petitions signed and
sent in or we we would not have it on the ballot, he also said he had found substantial I
opposition to the initiative from various groups.
Councilman Siebenbaum asked the council to re-open the request by Mr Eccles a nursery operato~
for the purchase of city property at Cherry and T Street. He said the request was turned down
by the council at the last regular meeting and at that time he didnt quite understand the
situation on why he needed the additional property. A~ter some disucssion it was approved by
the council to re-open the request,a Mayor Sullivan referred the matter to the street committee
for .a report at the next regular session.
Councilman Ruby reported that the wooden steps from Washington St at Polk street was in need
of repair and also mentioned the water hole behind the (PSL%L Co shold be filled in so that
additional parking could be had. Mayor §ullivan referred the two to the Street committee.
A group of DeMolay boys who had taken over city offices for the day were ~ esent, ~ach were
introduced by the Mayor, each spoke on their impression of the various city offices
AD J 0 DR NlVIE NT
As there was no further business to come
Councilman Swietzer seconded by Councilm~n
carried.
before the council at this time it was moved by
Lindsey that the meeting do now adjourn. Motion
MAYOR f)~ <-/J Æ: ~ra /h)
Attest:
MINUTES OF TH~ REGULAR SESSION OF APRIL 5,1965
April'5,'1966
Port Townsend, Washington
The City Council of the City of Port ToWlsend met in regular session this 5th day of April
1966 ö.t 7:30 p.m. in the council chambers of the City Hall. Mayor :Sullivan presiding.
ROLL CALL
Officers and members present were as follows: Mayor Sullivan, City Attorney Abraham, City
Clerk Youngblood, Councilmen Siebenbaum, Lindsey, Carter, Sweitzer, Hoglund, Judy, Ruby.
MINUTES OF THE ill EVI ;JUS SESSION
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Minutes of the previous session were read in full and it was moved by Councilman Lindsey
seconded by Councilman Ruby that the minutes be approved as read and that the Mayor and City
C19rk sign same. Motion carried.
BILLS & CLAIMS
The following bills & Claims as audited by the finance committee 1,IÝere presented and acted
upon as follows:
CURRENT EXPEN&E FUND----------------Voucher
WATER FUND---------~----------------Voucher
STREET FUND-------- ------ --- ---- -- --Voucher
GARBAGE FUND------------------------Voucher
SEW£R YuND--------------------------Voucher
LIBRARY FUND------------~-----------Voucher
PARK FUND---------------------------Uoucher
ORD. NO~ 1321-----------------------Voucher
3906---~$5,297.46
1193----$3,337.77
773-~---$1,719.00
716-----$1,698.90
416-----f 309.68
898-----~1,149.64
520-----~ 367.06
223-----~ 85.00
No. 3854
No. 1172
No. 761
No. 702
No. 408
No. 874
No. 511
No.222
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It was moved by Councilman Hoglund seconded by Councilman Judy that the bills & claims be
approved as read and that the Mayor and City Clerk draw warrants upon the proper funds for
payment of same. Motion carried.
OFFICERS REPORT
CI TY CLERK
The City Clerk reported the following salary warrants for the Month of April 1966.
CURRENT EXPENSE FUND----------------Voucher
WATER FUND------~--~----------------Voucher
STREET FU~m-------------------------Voucher
GARBAGE FUND------------------------Voucher
SEWER FUND--------------------------Voucher
LIBRARY FUND --------.---------------Vôtlcher
PARK FUNÓ---------------------------~oucher
FIREMEN PEN & RELIEF FUND-----------~oucher
No. 3835 through 3853----~4,996.47
No.l~66 through 1171----~1,682.55
No.757 th.rough 760-----wl,206.14
No.697 through 701-----~~1,897.37
No.407------------------$ 406.17
No. 873-~----------------$ 369.45
No.510------------------$ 258.24
No.lOl through 102-----$ 275.00
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TREASURER REPORT
The treasurer report was read in full for the Month of April and was ordered filed.
POLICE REPORT
The police report was read in full for the Month of April and was ordered filed.
BUILDING PERil ITS
The following building permits were ~ esented and acted upon as follows:
Lester H. Hall, Fencin, 300', Wood, 57th & Hill, $300.00.
DelGuzzi Const. Co. School Bldgs', 35000 sq ft, Cement, $284,786.00
H.R. McDonald, House, 25'X67', Frame, Lot 2&4 Block 140, Original Townside Addn, $11,000.00.
Robert Sahli, House, 24'X70', Frame, Clallam & McKinley, $34,000.00.
It was moved by Councilman Lindsey seconded by Councilman Ruby that the building permits be
granted. Motion carried.
COMMUNICATIONS
The following communications were presented and acted upon as follows:
From Warren G. Magnuson D.SS
March 11,1966
to-wit:
Honorable Dennis Sullivan
Mayor of Port Townsend
City Hall
Port Townsend, Washington
Dear Mayor Sullivan:
Allow me to extend to you, and to the Members of your Council, a cordial invitation to participate
in the Statewide Comraunity Development Converence in Seattle, Tuesday, April 12th, at the
Seattle Center. '
How to Accomplish Local Goals with National Programs was the title of an article in your national
publication last month. In essence, those programs help us to better utilize the available
federal-state-local revenues for public goals, and only you and your fellow city officials
can determine what is best for your community.
At this April 12th Concerence, you will hear from representatives of all the major federal
departments, agencies and bureaus who will explain the features of programs now available to
local areas and cities to assist them in expanding public works and preparing for future growth.
I hope that through this conference you will have the opportunity to become thoroughly famili~
with these programs and any particulars about them of interest to you. Possibly of greater value
to you and your staff, these officials will be open to questions in our general session and.
available to you also in private consultation.
Participation in this conference is not restricted to elected public officials, so please
feel free to bring any of your city employees - perhaps the public works aspects ~ould be of
particular interest to some - or any business and community leaders you feel might profit from
attending.
There is no
participants.
and feel free
regisstration fee, but it is necessary thö.t we be able to determine the number of
Enclosed is an advance reservation form that you can return to my Seattle office"
to add additional names. .
S inc erely,
VJarren G. Magnuson, U. S. S.
Mayor Sullivan said that he had room for three or four passengers and if any of the councilmen
would like to go he would like for them to turn in their names to him.
From J. F. Roberts, Manager, Point Hudson Company, Port Townsend
April 6, 1966 to-wit:
The Honorable Dennis Sullivan
Mayor, City of Port Townsend
Port Townsend, Washington
Dear Sir:
The Point Hudson Company is presently engaged in a building and landscaping program here at
Point Hudson. One of the sites here urgently in need of reconstruction and improvement is the
Water Street entrance to the harbor area.
, As you will see from the enclosed sketch, our tentative plans include the planting of number of
trees, some of which would be located on the parking strip area on a relatively short portion
of the end of Wrter Street.
We seek the City of Port Townsend's permission to accomplish these improvements. Point Hudson
Company is prepared to rurnish the trees to be þlanted, required soil for planting, and the
labor to accomplish the task. -
We would wish to request that the city provide the equipment and operator to dig the holes for
planting and do what ever regrading that may be necessary.
Your early consideration of this request woftld be greatly appreciated.
Respectfully
J. F. Roberts, Manager
Mayor Sullivan referred the above communication to the street committee.
commented that there should be some kind of a fee charged.
Councilman Ruby
From Standard Oil Co. of Calif.
March 25, 1966
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City of Port Townsend
Port Tom. send, Washington
Gentlemen:
By ordinance number 1324, copy attached, Standard Oil Company was granted the right to maintain
a waar~ and pipelines as indicated in the ordinance.
The present ordinance will e~ire July 31, 1966t~Dd it 1$ our desiretto cmntinue our operation
in Port TOW1 send. The pipelines and aock are s LLI In 1:;ne same .LOca lone
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We would appreciate your ravorable consideration to renew this ordinance for ~ further period
of ten years.
Very truly yours,
A.C. Hinckley
By \N.J. Hart
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Attorney Abraham commented that he assumed the council would rènew the ordinance as requested
but it also accured to him that the Standard Oil Company had some pretty exotic lines under
the highway and when the city puts the sewer lines in it would be better ir the company would
disconnect thoes lines during that period. Councilman Lindsey made a motion seconded by
Councilman Judy that the city renew the ordinance with the understanding they would take care
of the pipes during the sewer project and that the ci ty w, uld not he responsible for any of trß
Standard Oil Lines. Motion carried.
From Hall & Dykeman Architects
Everett Wn.
March 28,1966
to-wi t:
City Clerk
Ci ty Hall
Port Townsend, Washington
RE:
New Safeway Store #438
Port Townsend, Washing ton
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Enclosed herewith is one set of plans and specifications for the above job for which we
would like to secure a building permit. This would apply only to ~.:1e safeway store and the sit e
work. The retail shops drawings are being prepared by William Olson, architect, and will be
submitted for a separate permit. ' .
After you have reviewed the plans would you please let us know of any corrections, or of youn
approval, and the cost of the p3 rmit. The extimated cost of the building is approximately
$150,000.
As the building will not be put out to bids until the receipt of the permit, and the.owners
are anxious to get under construction at an early date, your prompt attention will be appreciated.
If there are any questions or excessive delays in securing the ~rmit, we would appreciate
hearing from you.
. Yours truly,
David W. Dykeman, Jr., A.I.A.
The clerk informed the council that he had answered the request, sent a permit to be filled
out and the amount. due for the permit and so far had not received an answer.
Engineer becker said tha t he had looked over the plans for the store and tl1ere was a slight
change to be made, he said that thay had completely sealed off the water draniage on water
street and they should make some provision. for a dry well or sewer drain into the s'torm sys tem
to take care of the water in that area.
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From Carey & Kramer
Seattle Wn.
April 1, 1966
to-wit:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Port Townsend, Washington
Subject: Sewer Construction Bishop Development
Port Townsend
Gentlemen:
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We have been contacted by Mr. Harvey W. Bishop with
in his plat as part of this summer's sewer project.
1. 2170 L.F. 8" Conc. Sewer_Pipe in place @
2. 890 L.F. 6~ Çonc~ Sewer Pipe in place @
3. 22 each 8!.'x8ßx6" Concrete Tee @
4. 19 each 6~x6~x6~ Concrete Wye. @
5. 10 each Standard Manholes 6' deep
or less in place
Add for each additional ft.
M.H. depth over 6 ft.
7. 115 c.y. . Pipe bedding Material in
place
.All Plus 29% for.overhead and Contingencies
regards to having the city install
We have estimated the actual cost
4.50 $ 9,765.00
4.00 3,560.00
5.00 110.00
5.00 ' 95.00
sewers
as follows.
@ 250.00
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25.00
2,500.00'
1,325.00
6.
53 V.F.
6.00
690.00
18,045.00
5,365.00
$23,400.00
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The city is spending $199,300 to provide service to 155 connections in the northeast and
southwest trunk systems. These funds to be from Revenue Bond issue. ($1290/connection) Side
sewer consts are extra. For Bishops tracts the expenditure will be :~18,600 plus $4900, for
side :?ewers. At $1290 per connection a total monthly payment equivalent to 14.4 new connectinns
should be guaranteed (57.50) in addition to a $4900 lump sum charge for side sewers.
If Mr. Bisho~ can satisfy the city of a guarantee of a monthly service charge of $57.50 plus
the initial $4900, it vlOuld seem equitable to include his area in this project.
It is generally to everyones advantage to install sev¡ers before houae or street construction.
However this must be the councils decision.
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Very truly yours.
Carey and Kramer
Ronald D. Mayor, PaJ:>tner
I'JIayor Sullivan said thö.t when he talked to the engineers on this they had told him they would
not extendt~e l~nes until 1967. He. asked Mr Bish~p if he intended to start before 1~67.. NIr Bi~hop said .1
tney lntended to start rlght away,.thelr plans were based on the sewer golng ln and lt was thellr
understanding in the beginning the sewer was going to go through the.ïr property and they had r
developed the new plat plan so the sewer would go through the new streets. He said they had
talked to Carey & Kramer and suggested to them that they were willing to pay whatever one else
in town would pay for the sewers and on thö.t basis they had figured the estimate. ,
Councilman Lindsey said that he had looked over the plans and what he had understood from
the eningeer fue felt it would be a good time for them to get th~ sewer in if it could be worked
out thö.t way. Councilman Lindsey made a mo~ion seconded by Councilman Ruby that the city accept!
the proposed ins talation of! sewers to bhe bishop' plö.s as submitted by the engineer. Councilmanl,
Sibenbaum on the question said he did not quite understand what it was all about ö.nd thought it"
should be held over until it could be studled. I'
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Attorney Abraham said he had talked to Ron Mayo and the general idea is the original sewer
project would go up the highway adjacent to the property but it had not been planned to run in
the area as a part of the project and all the cost is based on the plan not to go into this
area so this would cost an additional 23,400. to include this in the overall project and the.
general idea of the letter is that if the Bishops are willing to assume that financial obligation
then Carey & Kramer would go along to include that addition to the overall project. He said that
Mr Bishop was interested in this because it would cost them substantial less to have it included
along with the main project and the cost that is mentioned in the letter is based on more or
less a guarantee that they will pay the cost of 14.4 as stated in the letter.
Engineer Becker said that the whole project is based on revenue bonds and revenue bonds are
sold only on anticipated revenue and revenue bonds on undeveloped areas are almost never heard
of and that is why the demand must require some demand guarantee of income to pay the bonds
off, this would not be practical for the whold basis is on anticipated revenue. Engeneer Becker
said that the only thing that would be required now would be the guarantee the revenue then this
could be floated right along with the ordinary revenue bonds. Mr Bishop said they were rrepared
to guara~tee the financial portion required.
Mayor ~ullivan called for a vote on the motion. Motion was carried.
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CALL FOR BIDS
The City Clerk asked permission of the council to call for bids to furnish the city of Port
Townsend with liability insurance coverage requirements for the year 1966. Bids to be opened
at the regular co ncil meeting held on May 3, 1966. Councilman Carter made a motion seconded
by Colillcilman Hoglund that permission be granted. Motion carried.
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PASSAGE OF ORDIITANCE NO. 1487
Ordinance no. 1487 which is duly incorporated in the minutes of March 15 1966 was again brought
up for passage or rejection.
It was moved by Councilman Siebenbaum seconded by Councilman Judy that the first reading of
Ord. No. 1487 he considered the seconded reading and the third reading be by title only. Motion
carried.
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Ord. No. 1487 was again read for the third time by title only and it wasmoved by Councilmmn '
Lindsey seconded by Councilman Hoglund that Ord. No. 1487 do now pass. Motion carried.
BID OPENING
The following bid was opened for the purchase of a Powered Sewer Rod Unit.
Obrien Manufacturing Corp. Chicago Ill. Amount of bid
Bid did not include sales tax nor freight charges.
It was moved by Councilman Lindsey seconded by Councilman Ruby that the bid of Obrien Mfg.
Co. be accepted. Motion carried.
$2,279.75.
The following bid was opened for the purchase of a Turf Trac tor and one side 1\10 unted ¡.Tower.
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Sequim Equipment Co.
Sequim Washington
Total Bid Including Tax
$3,162.45
It was moved by Councilman Lindsey seconded by Councilman Sweitzer that the Sequim Equipment
bid be accepted. Motion carried.
BISHOP PLAT
City Attorney Abraham said that he and Engineer Becker had inspected the plat along with the
legal requirements concerned and they complied to all the requirements.
It was moved by Councilman Lindsey seconded by Councilman Hoglund that the Bishop Corporation
final plat be approved and.accepted. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 1488
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AN ORDI NANCE APPROVING AND AC CEPTING THE PLA T OF
BISHOP'S PARK ADDITION TO THE CITY OF PORT TOVnTSEND.
It was moved by Councilman Siebenbaum seconded by Councilman Hoglund thö.t the first reading
be considered the secondã reading and the third reading be by title only. Motion carried.
Ord. No. 1488 was again read for the third time by title only and it was moved by Councilman
Siebenbaum seconded by Councilman Hoglund that the Ord. do now pass. Motion carried.
CorilIIHTTEE REPORTS
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Councilman Lindsey on the request of Mr Eccles to purchase four lots owned by the city. He
såid that he had contacted T~ Arey who informed him that on thoes lots OCä~ã was the only gravel
pit in the city and that they were still useing gravëlfrom that area. Councilman Lindsey
suggested that the request to purchase the property at this time be denied. No further action
was taken.
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Councilman Lindsey reported on request to widen the alley between taylor & Tyler NãX«Mã behind
Aldrich Grocery. He said that he mesured the alley and it Was only 9' wide and Was impossible
to get the Sanitation trucks through and was impossible to widen the alley as requested.
Councilman Hoglund said TIe are all aware we are nearing a showdown on the financial problem
of the city and would like to say a few th ngs about the proposed additional charge on the
City owned utilities. He said this was arrived at a meeting that was held with the Chamber of
Commerce and naturally this met with their favor. He said that the raising o£ the private
utilities was a neseåssity. He stated that another alternative was a B&O Tax and pre£erred the
same type as the state used. Councilman Hoglund called for another meeting on'the 27th of
April and asked all the Councilmen to attend as well as the City Attorney and the City Clerk.
Police Chier Thegley i~ormed the council that he hQd _de a one w~ street with ~
parking, XMUCãJXX on Taylor st. the entrance from Washington to Water St. He stated at it
showed a big improvement on the r:arking on water St. He also stated that other means were being
studied to further relieve the parking problem.
Attorney Abraham mentioned if the new parking system was going to be adopted as a permanent
plan he would have to do some ~odification of ordinances so if the street committee & Police
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COW~Ittee would let him know before the next council meeting he would have a couple of ordinanc~s
ready to modify the existing situation.
Mayor Sullivan mentioned that the humane officer had quit and if anyone knew of a ~rson who
would like the job to let him know.
Engineer Becker reported that 19th st & Sheridan wane buil~ with the one half cent gas tax
allocation last year and at that time the total work that was wanted to do came to about
90,000. dollars about $40,000. more than we had available and also at that time we decided to
go ahead with the construction on a stage basis, the first stage was finished along ~ th a light
coat of oil. The second stage would be cheaper to finish now than anyother time due to the fact
that the asphalt plant is in the vicinity. He said that he did not know if enough money was
available in matching funds, the project to finish woih.ãid cost around 40,000. and that would
mean the city would have to match aroun 10,000. If the money was not available the county
co~missioners had agreed to loan the city enough matching fund monyy if needed.
The City Clerk reported that he thought there was enough money in the matching fund a~d thère
would be no need to borrow the money.
Engineer Becker said it was up to the council on whether or not they wanted to give him
permission to go ahead and call for bids to finish the E~NX project. ,
Councilman Hoglund made a motion seconded by Councilman Ruby that Engineer Becker be authorized
to call for dids to compléte 19tjSt & Sheridan. Motion carried. .
ADJOURNTvŒNT
As there was no further business to come before the council at this time it was moved by
Councilman Siebenbaum seconded by Councilman Ruby that the meeting'do now adjourn. Motion
carried.
Attest:
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MAYOR ~/Y1/(~ / / ~t-£~
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MINUTES' OF THE REGULAR SESSION 01<' APRIL 19, 1966
April 19,1966
Port Townsend, Washington
The City Council of the City of fort Townsend met in regular session this 19th day of April
1966 at 7:30 p.m. in the council chambers of the City Hall. Mayor Sullivan presiding.
ROLL CALL
OfficErs and members present were as follows: I\'1ayor Sullivan, City Attorney .Abraham, City
Clerk Youngblood, Councilmen Carter, Lindsey, Siebenbaum, Ruby, Judy, Sweitzer. Councilman
Hoglund absent.
MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS SESSION
The 'minutes of the previous session were read in full and it was moved by Councilman Lindsey
seconded by Councilman Sweitzer that the minutes be approved as read and thö.t the MLWor and
City ClerK sign same. Motion carried.
BUILDING PER~ITS
The following building permits were presented and acted upon as follows:
H. A. Parker Develop. -Inc. Store, 1681XI05', U.B.C. ~Jpe 3, Block 10,11,12, Ord. Plat Pt.
Point Hudson Co., Remòdel Bldg. $10,OÔO.
Kennet~ Johnson, Fence, 2001, Wire, 1232 VanNess, $85.00. .
Ray H. Allen, Addition to garage, 71X201, Frame, 1630 Washington, $100.00.
I t was moved by Counci Iman ,Linds ey seconded ,by Counci Iman Ru9Y t:1.a t the building permits
be granted alond with the exception that the thè New Safeway Store c'Jmply with the drainage
problem according to the Engineers specifications. Motion carried. .
COMMUNICATIONS
The following communication was presented and acted upon as follows:
From U. S. Department of Commerce Salt Lake City Utah
April 13, 1965.
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City of Port Townsend
Port Townsend, Washington
Attention:
City Clerk
Gentlemen:
vVeather.Bureau Contract No. C4wb-890 for a storm warning to\.'mer site at Port Townsend, waShingto\n,
expires' June 30, 1966. A Gratuitous Agreement has been prepared t03xtend the Government's use I
of this si tee Since there is no payment required, the use of WB Form 4010, Grat\Àitous Agreement,
is more appropria te than the lease form previously used. II
Please return original and all copies after the document has been signed. A copy of the complediJed
agreement will be furnished for your record after it has been signed for the Government.
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Sincerely yours,
A6 Erdahl
For Marvin T. Paulso~, Chief
Administration Division
It was moved by Councilman Judy seconded by Councilman Sweitzer th~t the Weather Bureau Contract
, NÒ. C4wb-890 be approved as written in the agreement. Motion carri3d. II
ORDINANCE NO. 1489
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