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Las Vegas City Commission Minutes, February 17, 1937 to August 4, 1942, lvc000004-432

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    Commissioner Clark moved that Commissioner Rubidoux be allowed to hire the State Hiway Department in an amount not to exceed $70 to paint a line down north Fifth Street to Main and down Fremont. Motion seconded by Commissioner Tinch and carried by the following vote. Commissioners Tinch, Clark, Rubidoux and His Honor voting aye. Noes, none. Commissioner Clark moved that the purchasing agent purchase a battery for the power shovel. Motion seconded by Commissioner Tinch and carried by the following vote. Comm­issioners Tinch, Clark, Rubidoux and His Honor voting aye. Noes, none. Commissioner Tinch moved that he be given permission to establish a kitchen at the city jail. Motion seconded by Commissioner Rubidoux and carried by the following vote. Commissioners Tinch, Clark, Rubidoux and His Honor voting aye. Noes, none. Commissioner Tinch moved that bids be let for one four door sedan for the police department. Motion seconded by Commissioner Clark and carried by the following vote. Commissioners Tinch, Clark, Rubidoux and His Honor voting aye. Noes, none. Commissioner Tinch moved that bids be let for 100 blankets for the police depart­ment. Motion seconded by Commissioner Clark and carried by the following vote. Commissioners Tinch, Clark, Rubidoux and His Honor voting aye. Noes, none. The following Resolution was introduced by Commissioner Clark, read in full and considered? RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF CERTAIN PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF TAXES FROM THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE FEDERAL WORKS AGENCY, APPROVING A FORM OF CONTRACT WITH THE FEDERAL WORKS ADMINISTRATOR WITH RESPECT THERETO, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF SAID CONTRACT. WHEREAS, the Administrator of the Federal Works Agency (hereinafter referred to as the "Administrator") is authorized and proposes to develop and administer a housing development (herein called the "Development") within the territorial limits of the City of Las Vegas (herein called the "City") and said Development known as Development No. Nev. 26021-X, will include approximately 125 dwelling units; and WHEREAS, it is necessary to the public health, safety and welfare of the City that living accommodations be provided for persons engaged in national defense activities; and WHEREAS, the City will directly benefit from the construction of new, safe and sanitary dwellings for such persons and their families; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS of the City of Las Vegas; Section 1. That the City hereby determines that, for the purpose of aiding said Administrator in his efforts to develop a housing development in the City, the City shall cooperate with the Administrator by furnishing municipal services and facilities for the Development in consideration of the payment of certain sums by the Administrator to the City in lieu of taxes, all as more fully provided in the form of Agreement set forth in Section 2 hereof. Section 2. That the City shall enter into a contract with the Administrator sub­stantially in the following form? AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (HEREIN CALLED THE "GOVERNMENT") AND THE CITY OF LAS VEGAS (HEREIN CALLED THE "CITY") ON PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF TAXES. WHEREAS, pursuant to Public No. 849, 76th Congress - the Lanham Act (herein referred to as the "Act"), the Federal Works Administrator (herein referred to ha the "Administrator")