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November 23, 1976
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<br /> On motion~of Mr. Barnes and seconded by Mr. Early, the following resolution was adopted,
<br />and by the following vote:
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<br /> "A RESOLUTION APPOINTING VIEWERS FOR CLOSING THE FOLLOWING STREETS: PARCEL I,
<br /> A PORTION OF DOUGLAS AVENUE, PARCEL II, A PORTION OF PRIMROSE STREET. (S-76-28&29)
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<br /> WHEREAS, Portsmouth Redevelopment and Housing Authority has made application to vacate
<br />and close Parcels I and II, the hereinafter described portions of certain streets, and it
<br />appearing that notice of the application and request for appointment of viewers was duly
<br />posted NoVember 12, 1976, on the bulletin board of the Circuit Court of the City of Portsmouth
<br />the bulletin board of the City Council Chamber of the City of Portsmouth and the bulletin
<br />board of the General District Court, Civil Division, of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia.
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<br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia,
<br />that Frank N. Bilisoly, Harrison Miller, C. E. Ellis, Linon Vann and Robert Reed be appointed
<br />viewers to view the hereinafter described portions of such streets and to report to this
<br />Council in writing whether in their opinion, any, and if any, what inconvenience would result
<br />in vacating and closing the following:
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<br />PARCEL I - DOUGLAS AVENUE
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<br /> All that certain piece or parcel of land, lying and being in the City of
<br />Portsmouth, Virginia, and comprising that portion of Douglas Avenue which is
<br />bounded on the North by the southern right of way line of County Street, and
<br />on the South by the northern right of way line of Columbia Street.
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<br />PARCEL II - PRIMROSE STREET
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<br /> All that certain piece or parcel of land, lying and being in the City of
<br /> Portsmouth, Virginia, and comprising that portion of Primrose Street which
<br /> is bounded on the South by the northern right of way line of Holladay
<br /> Street, and on the North by the southern right of way line of Blair Street."
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<br /> Ayes: Barnes, Early, Elliott, Holley, Oast, Davis
<br /> Nays: None
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<br /> 76-S04 - "Consideration of a resolution endorsing the City's application under the Public
<br />Works Act for funds in association with the development of the Waterfront Project and the EDA
<br />designated area.
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<br /> Council at its last meeting adopted a resolution authorizing the City Manager fo make
<br />application for Public Works funds for a number of projects. In considering other ~ses
<br />of such funds, the Waterfront Development Project being a part of the EDA designated area
<br />would be an appropriate area for utilization of such funds. Accordingly, a concept is being
<br />developed for the purpose of applying for such Public Works Act funds. This resolution will
<br />authorize the City Manager to forward same to the appropriate authorities. The City Manager
<br />recommends adoption."
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<br /> On motion of Mr. Oast and seconded by Mr. Barnes, the following resolution was Rdopted,
<br />and by the following vote:
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<br /> "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPLY FOR FUNDS UNDER THE LOCAL
<br /> PUBLIC WORKS CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT AND I~ESTMENT PROGRAM FOR TP~ WATERFRONT
<br /> DEVELOPMENT PROJECT.
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<br /> WHEREAS, on October 26, 1976, Council adopted a Resolution authorizing the City Manager
<br />to make application for funding of certain projects under the Public Works Legislation; and
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<br /> WHEREAS, after further consideration, projects within the Waterfront Development should
<br />be included in the priorities for such funds.
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<br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia,
<br />that the City Manager is hereby authorized to apply for funds under the Local Public Works
<br />Capital Development and Investment Program for the Waterfront Development Project."
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<br /> Ayes: Barnes, Early, Elliott, Holley, Oast, Davis
<br /> Nays: None
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<br />- NEWlY:BUSINESS -
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<br />~ ~76-509 - Motion>;of Mr. Elliott and seconded by Mr.'Barnes, to go into the election of
<br />members to the following Boards and Commissions, was adopted by unanimous vote.
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<br /> Mr. Blliott nominated the following:
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<br /> Emergency Medical Services Adiisory Board
<br /> Horace S. Savage to be appointed, replacing P. S.
<br />term, expiring July 51, 1978.
<br />
<br />Belton
<br />
<br />(deceased), for an unexpired
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<br /> Library Board
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<br /> Mrs. Thomas R. Green~to be appointeR,
<br />years, expiring December 1, 1979.
<br />
<br />replacing Mrs. Martha Glover,
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<br />for a term of three
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