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July 27, 1976 On motion of Mr. Barnes and seconded by Mr. Early, the ordinance was adopted, following vote: Ayes: Nays: nAt!the July 13, Barnes, Early, Elliott, Holley, Oast, ~avis None 1976 meeting, and by the Councilman Elliott questioned why only two of five tennis courts had been resurfaced. Due to the extremely poor condition of the Norcum courts, the firm contracted to perform the work advised that the courts could not be successfully recon- ditioned, i.e. within a year the courts would begin cracking. A second firm was contacted, and indicated that reconditioning of the courts could be accomplished and would last for a period of three to five years. The decision was made to resurface only two courts as a test. Early next spring, based on the condition of the two resurfaced courts, we will evaluate the feasibility of patching the remaining three courts. I£ reconditioning does not appear feasible, consideration will be given to building new courts." 76-271 The following ordinance approved on first reading at the regular meeting of July 13, 1976, was taken up and read: "AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $12,600 FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUN~ FOR REPAIRS AND IMPROVEMENTS TO THEPORTSMOUTH DAY CARE CENTER." Early and seconded by Mr. Elliott, the ordinance was adopted, and by On motion of Mr. the following vote: Ayes: Barnes, Early, Elliott, Holley, Oast, Davis Nays: None 76-272 - The following ordinance approved on first reading at the regular meeting of July 13, 1976, was taken up and read: "AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $4,160 FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR DEMOLITION OF SBCTIONS OF ABANDONED AND CLOSED STREETS IN THE MT. HE~MON RENEWAL PROJECT." On motion of Mr. Barnes a~d seconded by Mr. Early, the ordinance was adopted, and by the following vote: Ayes: Barnes, Early, Elliott, Holley, Oast, Davis Nays: None Motion of Mr. Barnes and seconded by Mr. Holley, that the contract be awarded to T. H. Wiggins, being low bidder, was adopted by unanimous ~te. 76-280 - The following ordinance approved on first reading at the regular meeting of July 15, 1976, was taken up and read: "AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $286,785 FROM THE FEDERAL GRANTS FUND TO CONTINUE PORTSMOUTH'S HUMAN SERVICE DELIVERY AND INFO~JtTION SYSTEM." On motion of Mr. following vote: July Early and seconded by Mr. Barnes, the ordinance was adopted, and by the Ayes: Barnes, Early, Elliott, Holley, Oast, Davis Nays: None 76-281 The following ~rdinance approved on first reading at the regular..~eeting of 13, 1976, was taken up and read: "AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $29,791 FROM THE FEDERAL GRANTS FUND FOR THE PORTSMOUTH SUMA~ER RECREATION SUPPORT PROGRAM AND THE REGIONAL SUMMER RECREATION SUPPORT PROGR~4 WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION." The following report was submitted by the ~ity Manager: "Attached is a report prepared by Mr. Ira Agricola, Director of the Portsmouth Day Camp, which responds to questions raised at the July 15, 1976 meeting concerning fees charged for the Special Needs Day Camp. It should be noted that of 72 children enrolled in the day camp, 29 children had fees paid through Title XX, and 25 children had fees paid by the March of Dimes and private donatio] Fees for the remaining 18 children were paid by their parents based on the ~ ability to pay. Fees were not assessed against any family which ~nd~cated an inability to pay Fees assessed against each program participant must be equal, although the source of funding may vary. Title XX pays ~243.54 per enrollee eligible under that program. For children not eligible under Title XX, private donations and parent payments provide only a small part of the cost, i.e., $45.00 of the ~245.54. The remaining cost for non-Title XX participants is paid by the City in the form of staff support (prorated salary) and other in-kind services. A question was also asked concerning neighborhood kids use of the Naval Shipyard swimming pool. The Bffingham lq~{CA, which has used the Shipyard pool for a number of years, continues to use the pool for a class once each week. We are exploring the feasibility of the City reserving limited use of the pool for organized activities. There is a fee of 2S¢ per person.