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R-97-3 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE MUSEUM AND FINE ARTS COMMISSION ON THE LAYOUT AND EXHIBITS FOR PHASE II OF THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF VIRGINIA. WHEREAS, the Children's Museum of Virginia for many years has been a center for learning and excitement for children and. has attracted school children and families from this region and beyond; and WHEREAS, the Children's Museum of Virginia began a new era in December 1994 with new exhibits and amenities in the former Leggett's building on High Street and has enhanced its role as a center for children and families, as well as serving as a community meeting place; and WHEREAS, the opening of the new facilities in 1994 was, conducted as Phase I, with the understanding that the second floor of the building would be utilized for Phase II in the future and with architectural design including an atrium and other amenities for Phase II; and WHEREAS, the Lancaster antique toy and train collection has been generously donated for use and display in Phase II of the Children s Museum of Virginia; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Portsmouth directed the Museum and Fine Arts Commission, a body appointed by the City Council, to develop a process for the layout and design of Phase II of the Children's Museum of Virginia; and WHEREAS, the Museum and Fine Arts Commission has used the services of a design consultant, an ad hoc committee of interested and qualified citizens, and several out-of-town consultants qualified to advise the City of Portsmouth on the development of Phase II of the Children's Museum of Virginia; and WHEREAS, the Museum and Fine Arts Commission has completed its process and has unanimously adopted the recommendation of its design consultant and ad hoc committee, and has presented its recommendation to the City Council as a means of enhancing the role of the Children's Museum of Virginia as a center of learning and excitement. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, that the Council accepts the recommendation of the Museum and Fine Arts Commission for the layout and design of Phase II of the Children's Museum of Virginia and commends the Commission for its diligence in carrying out this assignment.