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IZ 8 March 8, 1977 On motion of Mr. Barnes and seconded by Mr. Wentz, the ordinance was adopted, and by the following vote: Ayes: Barnes, Early, Elliott, Holley, Oast, Wentz, Davis Nays: None 77-63 - The following ordinance approved on first reading at the regular meeting of February 22, 1977, was taken up and read: "AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $11,000 FROM THE CAPITAL PURCHASE OF A 25 FOOT STRIP OF LAND ALONG THE BOUNDARY ING ON WATER STREET." IMPRDVEMENT FUND FOR THE OF THE SEAWALL INN BORDER- On motion of Mr. Wentz and seconded by Mr. Elliott, the ordinance was adopted, and by the following vote: Ayes: Barnes, Early, Elliott, Nolley, Oast, Wentz, Davis Nays: None The following reports from the City Manager were presented: 77-75 - "Consideration of an ordinance on Capital Improvements fund for the installation servation Project. first reading to appropriate ~9],540 from the of underground wiring in the Olde Towne Con- This appropriation will furnish the fourth and final installment on the contract with Virginia Electric & Power Company for relocating overhead distribution facilities to under- ground distribution facilities ($48,500). The balance of this appropriation will fund the costs incurred for underground wiring for street lighting as part of the City's local commit- menr to the Olde Towne Conservation Project. The Capital Improvements Budget for 1976-77 has $230,000 scheduled for improvements in Olde Towne. This is the first appropriation made from these funds during this fiscal year. The City Manager recommends adoption on first reading." On motion of Mr. Barnes and seconded by Mr. Early, the following ordinance was approved on first reading, and by unanimous vote: "AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $91,540 FltOM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR THE INSTALLATION OF UNDERGROUND WIRING IN THE OLDE TOWNE CONSERVATION PROJECT." 77-76 "Consideration of purchase of new fire apparatus Department. an ordinance on first reading to appropriate for the replacement of a 1982 Pumper for the $77,150 for the Portsmouth Fire This item was included in the 1977-78 Capital Improvements Program for the purchase of replacement of fire apparatus. Delivery of this equipment is scheduled for 12 months from the date of award of the lowest responsible bid. This appropriation is necessary at this time in order to issue a purchase order; however, the funds will not be required until the first quarter of 1978 when delivery is scheduled. The City Manager recommends adoption on first reading." On motion of Mr. Barnes and seconded by Mr. Early, the following ordinance was approved on first reading, and by unanimous vote: "AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $77,150 FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR THE PURCHASE OF NEW FIRE APPARATUS." 77~77 - "Consideration of an ordinance to amend the City Code pertaining to transporting non-paying passengers in taxicabs and driver sitting in assigned cab at stands. A report from the City Manager on this amendment has been included for your information. The City Manager recommends adoption of this amendment." On motion of Mr~ Barnes and seconded by Mr. Early, the following ordinance was ~[~t~z-ed on first ~:~:~f-~nat r-e_a~ing, ~a~"~.~by ~he f.6~Io~g ~te-:, See vote below. "AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH BY AMENDING SECTION 37-31 and 3?-3? THEREOF, PERTAINING TO TAXICABS." 77-78 - "Consideration of a resolution opposing any designation by the Advisory Council of Historical Preservation, Department of the Interior, of the old West Norfolk Bridge as being retained due to architectural and cultural significance. This resolution opposes the placing of the old West Norfolk Bridge on the Historical Register due to architectural and cultural significance. The City has been informed by the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation that if this tructure is placed on the HistoricAl Register and not removed as part of the current contract, the responsibility of maintenance in the future will be a liability of the City of Portsmouth. The City Manager recommends adoption." On motinn Of Mr. Barnes and seconded by Mr. Holley, the following resolution was adopted, and by the following vote: Vote for Item 77-77 Ayes: Barnes, Nays: None Early, Elliott, Holley, Oast, Wentz, Davis