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38'8 March 28, 1978 On motion of Mr. Barnes and seconded by Mr. Holley~ the following ordinance was approved on first reading, and by unanimous vote: "AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $8,000 FROM THE CITY GARAGE FUND FOR THE SUPPLEMENTARY CONTRIBUTION ON THE CURRENT POST-RETIREMENT ADJUSTMENT FOR THE RETIRED EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY GARAGE." 78-104 "Consideration of an ordinance amending Section 24985 Of the City ~de pertain- ing to the closing hours of certain City Tennis Courts. This amendment will ~tend the hours of operation for the lighted tennis courts in City Park and Churchland Park to 11~:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, and 12:00 a.m., Eastern Dayligh~ Savings Time. The current ordinance requires that all tennis courts will be closed by 10:00 p.m., Eastern Daylight time, and 8:00 P.m., Eastern Standard Time. This amendment will pro- vide for better utilization of the courts as well as the capital investment that has been made in the lighting of these courts. The City Manager recommends adoption." On motion of Mr. Barnes and seconded by Mr. Early, the following ordinance was adopted on first and final reading, and by the following vote: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 24-85 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA, 1973, AS AMENDED, PERTAINING TO THE CL©SiNG HOURS OF CERTAIN DESIG- NATED TENNIS COURTS." Ayes: Barnes, Early, Elliott, Holley, Oast, Wentz Nays: None 78-105 - "Consideration of a resolution requesting our Congressional Representatives to support continuation of the CETA Programs at the current level of funding. There are currently 166 Portsmouth residents enrolled in various training programs under Title I and 458 residents employed in public service employment positions with public and private non-profit agencies under Title I1 and VI of the CETA Program. This resolution reques our Congressional Representatives to support the continuation of the CETA Program at the cur- rent level of funding. The City Manager recommends adoption." On motion of Mr. Barnes and seconded by Mr. Elliott, the following resolution was adopted and by the following vote: "A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE THE COMPRBHBNSIVE EMPLOYMENT OF FUNDING THEREFOR. CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES' CONTINUATION OF AND TRAINING ACT PROGRAM AND THE CURRENT LEVEL WHEREAS, there are currently in Portsmouth some 166 residents enrolled in various trainin programs under Title I and 458 residents employed in public service employment positions with public and private nonprofit agencies and institutions under Title II and VI of the Comprehensive Employment and Training Agency; and WHEREAS, these previously unemployed and economically disadvantaged residents are partici paring in skill training or benefiting from subsidized employment and the community is receiv~ ~nga needed expansion of public services; and WHEREAS, Portsmouth and the various training and host employing agencies are generally not experiencing sufficient revenue growth both to offset inflation and to retain these CETA participants should CETA funding be contracted or terminated; and WHEREAS, the CETA program in Portsmouth, a program agent and member of the Southeastern Tidewater Manpower Authority, has been characterized by conscientious and sound administration NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, hereby requests the energetic support of their congressional representatives in fostering the continuation of the CETA program and the current level of funding in order to insure the delivery of meaningful services to the community and the employment and skill-training opportunities for residents who, otherwise, will be denied appropriate realization of their career and economic potential." Ayes: Barnes, Early, Elliott, Holley, Oast, Wentz Nays: None - Consideration of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to convey City owned 78-106 " ' property located at R{~ Q~en Street, The City Council~ authorized the.~City Manager to advertise property located at 915 Queen Street by resolution, adgp~ed>on February 28, 1978. The City received one bid from Mr, William R. Davis, which was to ~xchangeproperty located at 329 Fayette Street for the City owned property located at 915 Queen Street. Since the City is currently purchasing property in the Southside Redevelopment Area, it is my recommendation that we_exchange the Queen Street pro- perty for the Fayette Street property." On motion of Mr. Early and seconded by Mr. Oast, the following resolution was adopted, and by the following vote: