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126 January 2~, 1977 ~: .I want to assure you that the above negotiations have not significantly delayed ~he. construction of the system in Portsmouth, because several months ago Cox moved a resident manager and resident engimeer to Tidewater, a~d ~hey have been working Steadily preparing for construction to begin in April of this year. The system should be activated within one year after construction begins. I further want to assure you that the new agreement reached by the parties will in no way affect our franchise existing with ~he City of Portsmouth, but should expedite the begin- ning of construction of a Cable TV system in Portsmouth and make for a better operation in our City." Motion of Mr. Wentz and seconded by Mr. Elliott, ~o be received as information, was adopted by unanimous vote. 77-33 - Motion of Mr. Oast and seconded by Mr. Wentz, the following resolution was adopted, and by the following vote: "A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE PORTSMOUTH REPRESENTATIVES TO THE GENEP~L ASSEMBLY TO SUPPORT A ONE PERCENT (1%) INCREASE IN THE SALES TAX, SUCH FUNDS TO BE DISTRIBUTED TO LOCAL GOVERN~IENTS. WHEREAS, several bills have been introduced into the 1977 General Assembly of Virginia which would add One Percent (1%) to the sales tax, such increase to be designated for local governments; and WHEREAS, the Governor has proposed a reduction in expenditures of State funding to local governments; and WHEREAS, it is imperative that local governments receive additional revenue to offset such losses. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, that the Portsmouth representatives to the General Assembly support proposed legislation which increases the ~sates tax One Percent (1%)~'nd such increase to be designated for local governmc based upon point of collection or population. This Council opposes incorporated distribution of such funds under the basic school formula. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED as an alternative to local governments receiving such entire One Percent (1%) increase of sales tax, it is requested that Portsmouth representatives support legislation which would give local governments a substantial portion of the increased revenue therefrom." Ayes: Barnes, Early, Elliott, Holley, Oast, Wentz, Davis Nays: None 77-34 - The following letter received from Bishop Thomas E~ Talley, ~hairman, Ad Hoc Committee, Interdenominational Ministers Forum of PortsmoUth & Vicinity, was presented: "Th~ Ministers Forum of Portsmouth and Vicinity with many concerned citizens hereby request that you seriously consider renaming "County" Street to Martin Luther King Drive beginning at Crawford Street to Confederate Avenue. We know it is not necessary at this time to cata!ogu? the many outstanding achievements of Dr. King since his accomplishments are universally acclaimed; however, we would like to erect some type of permanent marker at each end of the thoroughfare in ~ecognition of his contributions and fame in the cause of humanity. A favorable response at your convenience shall be greatly appreciated." Motion of Mr. Holley and seconded by Mr. Barnes, the matter to be referred to Planning Commission, and was adopted by unanimous vote. the 77-35 - Mayor Davis made a report regarding Montgomery-Ward refund of over-paid fm~d sale tax that was referred to him at the meeting of January 11, 1977. He stated that Mont- gomery-Ward contacted him and was informed that the money paid the city was not collected from the people, but paid out of corporate funds, therefore, refund WouBd be in order. 77-36 ~ Councilman Holley requested that all ,railroad crossings in the city be o~served to determine if they are properly~marked, due to the two recent deaths in Chesapeake. The ~ity Manager will furnish a report in the near future. On motion meeting adjourned. APPROVED~ Mayor City Clerk ItS