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rS r a Based on these conclusions, it is recommended that the bid of the Seagrave Company, in the amount of $25,338.00 be accepted. Councilman Spillers moved approval of the recommendation, seconded by Councilman Jones. Councilman Britschgi, in answer to his question whether an attempt was being made to standardize on Seagrave and whether or not more than one could bid on Seagrave, was informed that bids would be received only from West Coast representa- tives of the Seagrave Corporation who are located in the East. Advertisement for bids did not specify Seagrave pumper. Chief Lodi informed the Council that in his opinion other bids did not meet specifications. Mayor Herkner questioned whether the Seagrave Pumper will furnish longer life to make up the difference between its cost and the low bid. Chief Lodi advised that there are two Seagrave pumpers in service at the present time, one 27 years old and one 29 years old. Mr. Hector J. Pratt, Jr., Sales Engineer of Coast Apparatus, Inc., was present at the meeting and stated in his opinion that his engine would meet specifications. Councilman Royer again questioned whether or not the Coast equipment did not comply calling attention to letter received today in which they claim they fully comply with the requirements of hydro - static tests of 600 p.s.i. Chief Lodi stated that there was more to be considered than appears in the Coast letter and stated further that Coast was an assemblying company and any qualifying letter should come from the pump manufacturer. In regard to the City Manager's recommendation that the balance of 65,338.00 repre- senting a deficit in the equipment replacing fund be financed by using a portion of the funds accumulated in the Equipment Replacement Fund for the purchase of other Fire Department equipment. Councilman Granger, in order that other departments would not be charged with the deficit in their Equipment Replacement Fund, requested that the condition that Fire Department Replacement Fund be charged directly with the over- draft be added to the original motion. This was done by consent of the maker of the motion and the second and the motion carried on roll call, Councilman Britschgi and Mayor Herkner voting "No ". WEED ABATEMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMEND CANCELLATION CHARGES AGAINST SAN FRANCISCO WATER COMPANY, $45.03. The Committee recommended cancellation of the amount of $45.03 charged to the San Francisco Water Department in 1955 for Weed Abatement on certain portions of the Hetch - Hetchy right -of -way. The reason for this recommendation is the apparent surface rights over these certain areas which have been transferred to the City by location for subdivision maps. Strips not affected by such transfer of surface rights are being cleaned of weeds by the San Francisco Water Department. Councilman Spillers moved approval, seconded by Councilman Britschgi and carried. CONSIDERATION, PROPOSED SIGN ORDINANCE. Councilman Britschgi moved matter be placed on the Agenda for one week to allow more time for study. Motion died for lack of second. Councilman Jones noted there were several sign people present and in his opinion they should be allowed an opportunity to suggest changes which might affect their business. 'Councilman Granger suggested that copies be made available to interested parties calling their attention to the fact that he had been attempting to get an up -to -date ordinance for many years. Retailer's Committee had studied the matter at length but nothing had been accomplished to date. Mr. Jack Walker of Palo Alto stated he was engaged in the sign business and would