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<br />July 26, 1977
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<br /> 77-278- "Consideration of an ordinance on first reading to appropriate $20,000 from the
<br />Capital Improvements Fund for the demolition, clean-up, and site restoration for the 1912 Muni.
<br />pal Building located on Court Street.
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<br /> The City has advertised and received bids for the demolition and removal of the 1912
<br />Municipal Building at a cost of approximately $20,000. The contract will include the demoli-
<br />tion, clearance, and site restoration for the area adjacent to the 1846 Court House. The Cit
<br />Manager recommends adoption on first reading."
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<br /> On motion of Mr. Early and seconded by Mr. Oast, the following ordinance was approved
<br />on first reading, and by unanimous vote:
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<br />"AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $20,000 FROM THE CAPITAl IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR THE
<br />DEMOLITION, REMOVAl, CLEAN UP AND SITE RESTORATION FOR THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING
<br />ON COURT STREET."
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<br /> 77-279 "Consideration of an ordinance to amend the City Code by adding a section per-
<br />taining to Special Assessments for Open Space Real Estate.
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<br /> This ordinance will create a special assessment for open space real estate for property
<br />which is over 5 acres. The cities of Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, and Suffolk have previously
<br />adopted ordinances similar for the purpose of encouraging the maintenance of recreational
<br />facilities. Such special assessment is authorized by the Constitution and the general laws
<br />of Virginia. The City Manager recommend§ adoption."
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<br /> On motion of Mr. Wentz and seconded by Mr. Early, the following ordinance was adopted
<br />on first 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,
<br />TO CHAPTER 35, ARTICLE IV, THEREOF, SECTION 35-64.1 THROUGH 35-64.7,
<br />TO SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR OPEN SPACE REAL ESTATE."
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<br />BY ADDING
<br />PERTAINING
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<br />Ayes: Barly, Elliott, Oast, Went~, Davis
<br />Nays: Barnes, Holley
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<br /> 77-280 "Consideration of a resolution
<br />Development Program and authorizing the City
<br />with the submittal of said application.
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<br />approving the application for the 1978 Community
<br />Manager to do whatever is necessary in connection
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<br /> This application has been prepared in accordance with the objectives outlined in the
<br />Housing and Community Development Act of 1974; and, upon local approval the application will
<br />be forwarded to the State and Regional A-95 Clearing House for comments, which will be sub-
<br />mitted along with the application to the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The
<br />timetable will coincide with the Federal requirement that such application be submitted at
<br />least 75 days before the end of the program year. The City's current program year will expire
<br />on November 28, 1977; and, based on the current timetable would permit the fourth action year
<br />to be approved and commence on November 29, 1977. The City Manager recommends adoption."
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<br /> John Wallace, 118 Riverview Avenue, representing Park View Project Area Committee,
<br />requested that consideration be given to the ~roject area be expanded to include the core area
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<br />and use the Community Development funds to/~rl~g the area up to standard to what it has been
<br />set for the project area.
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<br />Executive Director, PRI-Li, responded to Mr. Wallace.
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<br /> On motion of Mr. Early and seconded by Mr. Barnes, the following resolution was adopted,
<br />and by the following vote:
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<br />"A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 1978 CO~UNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGR~ AND AUTHORIZING
<br />THE CITY ~NAGER TO FILE AN APPLICATION THEREFOR.
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<br /> WHEREAS, under the provisions of the
<br />1974, financial assistance is provided to
<br />development activities; and
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<br />Housing and Community Development Act of
<br />localities for undertaking and carrying out communi~
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<br /> WHEREAS, public hearings have been held and this Council has reviewed a 1978 Community
<br />Development Program in the City of Portsmouth; and
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<br /> WHEREAS, it is necessary that this Council take appropriate official action respecting
<br />said Program to comply with the regulations of the aforementioned Act; and
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<br /> WHEREAS, this Council is cognizant of.the conditions that are imposed in the undertaking
<br />and carrying out of activities under the Community Development Program; and
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<br /> WHEREAS, this Council, on behalf of the City of Portsmouth possesses the legal authority
<br />to apply for a grant and execute the proposed Program under the provisions of the aforementio~
<br />Act; and
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<br /> WHEREAS, this Council recognizes its responsibility to direct that safeguards be establis
<br />to prohibit employees from using their positions for a purpose that is or gives the appear-
<br />ance of being motivated by a desire for private gain for themselves or others, particularly
<br />those with whom they have family, business or other ties.
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