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January 24~ 1978 The following reports from the City Manager were presented: 78-29 - "Consideration of an ordinance on first reading to appropriate $?0,000 from the Capital Improvements Fund for the replacement of deteriorated concrete sidewalks, curbs and gutters in the Prentis Park and Port Norfolk areas. This appropriation will provide the necessary funds for the program to replace~eriorate~ sidewalks, curbs and gutters in Prentis Park and Port Norfolk. The entire $70,000 will be used to purchase materials and supplies to replace 30,000 linear feet of sidewalks, curbs and gutters. During 1976-77 the equipment necessary for the program was purchased through the Capital Improvements Program; therefore, the funds allocated in the 1977-78 Capital Improve- ments Program will be used for the materials and supplies as outlined, The City Manager recom mends adoption on first reading." ~ On motion of Mr. Barnes and seconded by Mr. Oast, the following ordinance was on first reading, and by unanimous vote: "AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $70,000 FROM THE CAP%TAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR REPLACEMENT OF DETERIOP~ATED CONCRETE SIDEWALKS, CURBS AND GUTTERS." approved 78-30 "Consideration of an ordinance on first reading to appropriate $34,272 from the Mental Health Fund as matching funds for Title XX dollars to be used to support the Residential Alternatives and Chore-Companion Homemaker Prggrams. ~ The State Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation recently approved a budget amendment to the Residential Alternatives Program. The amendment will allow the utilization of State and local funds budgeted for the program as matching funds for Title XX dollars to support both the Residential Alternatives Program and the Chore-Companion Homemaker Program. This transfer will provide for an additional $34,272 of Title XX funding to sustain both pro- grams at their budgeted and current levels ~thout additional funding. The City Manager re- commends adoption on first reading." On motion of Mr. Barnes and seconded by Mr. Holley, the following ordinance was adopted, and by unanimous vote: "AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $34,272 FROM THE MENTAL HEALTH FUND FOR MATCHING FUNDS FOR TITLE XX DOLLARS TO BE USED TO SUPPORT THE RESIDENTIAL ALTERNATIVES C~ORE-COMPANION HOMEOWNERS PROGRAM.' AND 78-31 "Consideration of an ordinance to close a portion of King Street. By resolution adopted on October 11, 1977, viewers were appointed pursuant to State law. A copy of the viewers report and a plat showing the portion of the street to be closed is furnished fo~ your information. Street closure has been recommended by the Planning Commissim The City Manager recommends adoption." Attorney Norman Olitsky, 814 Citizens Trust Building, representing William Reshesky, owner of the property where the ABC Store is situated, spoke against the ordinance. On motion of Mr. Early and seconded by Mr. Barnes, to concur in the recommendation of the viewers, with the provision, that in no way violate the terms of the lease between the owner and the ABC Board, and the following ordinance was adopted on first and final reading, and by the following vote: "AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA, 1973, BY AMENDING SECTIONS 23-493 AND 23-494, PERTAINING TO MALL AND MALL TRANSIT STREETS." Ayes: Barnes, Early, Oast, Wentz, Davis Nays: Elliott, Holley ~See b~om of page. 78-32~- "Consideration of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to advertise and re- ceive bids for certain City owned property on the Southside of Portsmouth Boulevard. This resolution will authorize the City Manager to advertise and receive bids on property located on Portsmouth Boulevard which is commonly known as the Duck Pond. This property was being retained as a drainage easement and based on the Master Drainage Plan for this area, the property will not be required as a drainage easement. Therefore, the property has been declared surplus by the City. The City has been requested to consider sale of the property. The City Manager recommends adoption." On motion of Mr. Barnes and seconded by Mr. Oast, the following resolution was adopted, and by the following vote: "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE AND RECEIVE BIDS FOR CERTAIN CITY-OWNED PROPERTY ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF PORTSMOUTH BOULEVARD. WHEREAS, the City of Portsmouth presently owns a parcel of property located on the south side of Portsmouth Boulevard, more particularly described as follows: Councilman Holley requested that the City Manager look into the matter of how the handi- capp~R,~would come down from the second level of the parking ramp when space on the first level not available.