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387 July 13~ 1976 On motion of Mr. Nolle¥ and seconded 5y Mr. Elliott, the following ordinance was approve~ on first reading, and by unanimous vote: "AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE ~12,600 FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR REPAIRS AND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE PORTSMOUTH DAY CARE CENTER." 76-272 "Co ' ' nslderatlon of an ordinance on first reading to appropriate $4,160 from the Capital Improvement Fund for the demolition of sections of abandoned and closed streets in the Mount Hermon Urban Renewal Project. This appropriation will provide for the removal of concrete sidewalks, curbing, asphalt and pavement to allow for the construction of residential dwellings in accordance with the redesigned project area. This project was included as part'of the Capital Improvement Work Program for Mount Hermon Urban Renewal Project for 1976-77. The City Manager recommends adoption on first reading." On motion of Mr. Barnes and seconded by ~4r. Elliott, the following ordinance was ap- proved on first reading, and by 5-1 (Wentz abstaining) vote: "AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $4,160 FROM THE CAPITAl IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR DEMOLITION OF SECTIONS OF ABANDONED AND CLOSED STREETS IN THE MT. HERYL~N RENEWAL PROJECT." 76-273 "Consideration of an ordinance to amend the City Code by repealing that portion pertaining to penalties for violation of motor vehicle and traffic regulations. This repeals a previous section of the City Code which was replaced by an ordinance paralleling the State Code adopted by the City Council at the previous meeting. The City Manager recommends adoption." On motion of Mr. Wentz and seconded by Mr. Elliott, the following ordinance was adopted on first and final reading, and by the following vote: "AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA, 1973, BY REPEALING SECTION 23-23 THEREOF, PERTAINING TO PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF MOTOR VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC GULATIONS. RE " Ayes: Barnes, Early, Elliott, Holley, We~tz, Davis Nays: None 76-274 "Consideration of an ordinance closing a portion of Reese Drive south of the Nottingham Condominium (S-76-13). Nottingham Homes applied to close a portion of Reese Drive south of the Nottingham Con- dominium. Council, by resolu~i6nnadopted June 22, 1976, appointed viewers. The viewers report and map are attached for your information. The City Manager recommends adoption." On motion of Mr. Early and seconded 5y Mr. Barnes, the following ordinance was adopted on first and final reading, and by the following vote: "AN ORDINANCE CLOSING THE FOLLOWING STREET: A PORTION OF REESE DRIVE SOUTH OF NOTTINGHAM CONDOMINIUM (S-76-13)." Ayes: Barnes, Early, Elliott, Holley, Wentz, Davis Nays: None 76-275 "Consideration of a resolution approving the bids and low bidder of Stage II of the Western Freeway and authorizing the City Manager to sign and the City Clerk to attest th~ City's concurrence of such approval. The Virginia Department of Highways has advertised and submitted a list of the apparent low bidders for the construction of the approaches to the Western Freeway Brid~e Included in the City's A~i~&~%>~_.~fg~astruction costs in all categories except ~06% City cost for actual ~rk to Be done on sanitary sewers and water mains. The total estimated co~t is $2,813,000, with the City's share including the 100% items being $470,000. The City Manager recommends adopt~an." On motion of Mr. Barnes and seconded by Mr. Wentz, the fellowing resolution was adopted and by the following vote: ' A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ACCEPIING THE LOW BID AND LOW BIDDER FOR CON- STRUCTION STAGE II, ROUTE 164, WESTERN FREEWAY (WESTERN FREEWAY BRIDGE) AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE LOW BID AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE EXECUTION OF SUCH CONCURRENCE. WHEREAS, by agreement dated N~vember 21, 1975, the City of Portsmouth must toncur in the award of contracts for construction of the Western Freeway; and WHEREAS, the apparent low bid and low bidder for construction Stage II is E. V. Williams Company, Incorporated, Virginia Beach, Virginia. WHEREAS, said low bid and low bidder has been accepted by the Department of Highways.