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J_u~e 21~1978
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<br /> 78-206 - Consideration of an ordinance concerning building requirements fo~ projects
<br />designated as housing for the elderly.
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<br /> This ordinance provid'es special building requirements for housing designated for the
<br />elderly. Upon adoption any housing project seeking designation as housing for the
<br />WoUl'~ have to comply with the requirements listed. The City Manager recommends adoption.
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<br />The following letter was submitted:
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<br /> "As you will recall the City established a provision within its Code approximately one
<br />year ago which authorized a reduction in required onsite parking for housing projects built
<br />for the elderly. While most of the elderly housing projects being built today are constructed
<br />with federal assistance and as a result are built under some form of elderly design criteria,
<br />it is possible that privately financed housing could be built without such criteria. In the
<br />absence of such building requirements, the City would be hardpressed to distinguish the elderlM
<br />project from any other housing project; and, therefore could not authorize the reduction in ~
<br />onsite parking as allowed by the Code. ·
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<br /> The ordinance before you will amend Chapter 6 of the City Code and provide specific building
<br />requirements for Housing for the Elderly whether Federally financed or not. This will insure
<br />that as a minimum housing for the elderly projects built in Portsmouth will subscribe to the
<br />requirements set forth in this ordinance.
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<br /> This ordinance was developed by the Buildings Department after consultation with this off~ce,
<br />the Mayor's Senior Citizens Commission, the Planning Commission, and local architects experi-
<br />enced in designing, this type of housing. The ordinance in question provides the necessary assur-
<br />ances that the hou§in~will be suitable for the elder~y-whit~ avoiding overregulation. It is
<br />therefore recommended for your adoption."
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<br /> On motion of ~r. Early and seconded by Mr. Elliott, the following ordinance was adppted
<br />on firs~ and final reading, and by the following vote:
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<br /> "AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE CItY OF PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA, 1973, BY
<br /> ADDING TO~CHA'PTER 6~THEREOE, ARTICLE IV, SECTION 6-50, PERTAINING TO HOUSING
<br /> FOR THE ELDERLY."
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<br />Ayes: Barnes, Early, Elliott, Holley, Oast
<br />Nays: None
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<br /> 78-207 - "consideration of an ordinance amending the City Code by creating a Public
<br />Liability Fund f0r'~h5~ii%~officials, public employees, and commissioners appointed by City
<br />Council.
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<br />+:~:~:~he purpos~[-~thi~fund is to provide the necessary monies to defend and pay claims
<br /> if necessary on liabilities arising from the operation of city government. The types of cover~
<br /> that are subject to this f~nd will be personal injury, bodily injury, and property damages
<br /> exclading the operatib~'of a motor vehicle. The City previously carried insurance with a
<br /> private carrier~f~r~he~police liability insurance; and, have reached a point that we either
<br /> cannot, find an underwriter or if there is one available, the cost is prohibitive. Based on
<br /> our claims record-oV-er!~he past Seven years, it is the recommendation of my staff and this
<br /> off$ce that the ~ity pursue selfinsurance Under this category. The limits of liability, etc.,
<br /> ar~:~Utlined in-the'proPOsed administrative policy directive which is attached for your inforr
<br /> marion. The City Manager recommends adoption."
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<br /> · On motion of Mr, Early and seconded by Mr. Holley, the following ordinance was
<br />on first and final reading, and by the following vote:
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<br />"AN ORDINANCE ~MENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY-OF PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA,
<br />CREATING A LIABILITY MEEENSE PUND FOR OFFICERS,
<br />MEMBERS APPOINTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
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<br />19?$,BY
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<br />adopted
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<br />EMPLOYEES AND CERTAIN COMMISSION
<br />PORTSMOUTH."
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<br /> Ayes: Barnes, Early, Elliott, Holley, Oast
<br /> Nays: None
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<br /> ?8-208 "Consideration of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to furnish detailed
<br /> information and execute documents necessary for the application of grant funds from the Virgin~
<br /> Commigsion of Outdoor Recreation,
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<br /> ~ , TAis resol~Zion is. necessary in order that the City of Portsmouth may continue to apply
<br />= ~fo~,a~. receive ~K~p%.~un~$ from the Virginia Commission of Outdoor Recreation. The resolutio~
<br /> authorizes the City M~nager to provide such information as may be requested in applying for
<br /> grant funds. The City Manager recommends adoption." il
<br /> On motions>of Mr.:~st and seconded by Mr. Holley, the following resolution was adopted,
<br /> and by the following vote:
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<br /> ~ i .... '~ RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY N~NAGER TO PROVIDE INFO~.4ATION AND TO APPLY
<br /> TO THE VIRGINIA CON~ISSION OF OUTDOOR RECREATION FOR FUNDING OF THE VIRGINIA
<br /> CONSERVATION A~D/OR RECREATION PARK PROJECT.
<br /> WHEREAS, the Virginia Commission of Outdoor Recreation provides funds to assist political
<br /> subdivisions of the State of~Virginia in improving and developing open space, park lands, and
<br /> recreation facilities; and
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