BOOK 18_1939-01-03 to 1942-08-10

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30 In connection with the sale of lots, there ensued considerable discussion, concerning the desired procedure affecting brokers' commissions, down payments and instalment payments. On motion of Councilman Fletcher, seconded by Councilman Anderson, it was decided as follows: A 5% commission with a minimum commission of $25 provided the selling price be $100 or more; the down payment to be at least 10% of the selling price with a minimum payment of $25; deferred payments to bear interest at 6%; no purchaser to be given copy of agreement to purchase until 1/3 of purchase price is paid to city. Offer of David Whetstone of 1459 Jefferson Avenue, Redwood City, to pay $300 for Lot 3, Block 9, Range D, Mezesville, with a $30 down payment was acce»ted on motion of Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman McCarthy, and the City Attorney was instructed to draw up the necessary papers for the deferred payments in line with the agreement in the above paragraph. Offer of M. L. Cavanaugh to pay $300 for Lot 5, Block 9, Range D, Mezesville, with a $30 down payment was accented on motion of Councilman McCarthy, seconded by Council- man Jones, and the City Attorney was instructed to draw up the necessary papers for the deferred payments. On motion of Councilman McNulty, seconded by Councilman Anderson, and carried, the Council adopted resolutions accepting the following deeds as listed below: Grantor Rose Wright, wife of A. P. Wright Therese Hesselberg Carolyn B. Loeffler, formerly Carolyn B. Brown Lot Block Subdivision 18 41 Man No. 2 of Central Park 6 11 Range "B", Town of Mezesville 6 11 Range "B", Town of Mezesville Councilman Fletcher, seconded by Councilman Anderson, proposed adoption of the following resolution. Carried. Docket: Calif. 1895-F Wharf & Warehouse "RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Redwood City that the City of Redwood City hereby requests authorization to increase the total estimated cost of the above project in the amount of $1000.00, which is to be added to Classification Item 3 Construction $82,047.00 thereby increasing this Classification Item 3 Construction to $83,047.00. In a letter to the Council, the J. L. Tuttle Co. requested a different classification for license affecting their delivery of cottage cheese into Redwood City. Upon advice and suppestion from the City Attorney, and on motion of Councilman Fletcher, seconded by Councilman McCarthy, it was decided to make this charge $10 a year, pending amendment of the present ordinance. In accord with the recommendation of the City Manager, following receipt of request from the G. W. Williams Co. for an extension of 45 days to complete its contract for the construction of the City Library, 1992-F, resolution granting 45 days extension was adopted on motion of Councilman McCarthy, seconded by Councilman Jones, with Councilman Fletcher voting "No".