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.T~]n~ 22. 1QTfi NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, that Matthew Peanort, Linon Vann, A. N. Kendrick, L. A. Clark and Frank N. Bilisoly be appointed as viewers to view the hereinafter described portion of such street and to report to this Council in writing whether in their opinion, any, and if any, what inconvenience would result in vacating and closing the following: All that certain piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, comprising that portion of Reese Drive South of Nottingham Condominium as described on the attached plat." Ayes: Barnes, Early, Elliott, Holley, Oast, Davis ~ays: None 76-250 - "Consideration of a resolution to amend the 1976 Community Development Program. This amendment will permit a change to the 1976 Community Development Program to assist in the construction of low and moderate income housing. The amendment pertains to the lundin of drainage improvements and would allow Community Development funds to be used in support of drainage improvements within several differen~ Community Development projects. The City Manager recommends adoption." The following letter submitted by the City Manager: qThe attached amendment of the 1976 Community Development Program provides for the incor ~oration of the Mount Hermon area into the second C.D.Program year. This action will enable the City to undertake, through community development, certain drainage improvements in suppor of the London Oaks Development which was recently approved by the Federal Government. This adjustment has been made possible by the recent determination that the Gander Creek drainage work will not require the full outlay of funds previously committed for the 1976 year. This amendment is being taken in strict accordance with one of the primary objectives of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 which is the execution of activities in support of new housing construction." and by On the motion following of Mr. vote:Barnes and seconded by Mr. Elliott, the following resolution was adopte~, "A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE 1976 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. WHEREAS, the City of Portsmouth is undertaking activities to execute the 1976 Community Development Program; and WHEREAS, it has been determined that certain Changes are required to such program to assist in the construction of low and moderate income housing; and WHEREAS, such changes are consistant with the objectives of the Portsmouth Community Development Program and the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, that it approves Amendment No. 2 to the 1976 Community Development Program. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is directed to take all necessary actions to obtain Federal approval of this Amendment to the 1976 Community Development Program." Ayes: Barnes, Early, Elliott, Holley, Oast, Davis Nays; None ~76-251 "Section 11-43B of the City Code requires that the Finance Director report quarterly to the City Council all uncollectible receivables written off in accordance with the authorization granted by this section of the Code. The attached list of uncollectible Fund have been written off. This report ance with the City Code." balances totaling $198.11 in the Public Utility is being furnished for your information in accord- Motion of Mr. Barnes and seconded by Mr. Elliott, to be received as information, was adopted by unanimous vote. 76-252 - "~copy of a letter from Congressman Daniel forwarding a response of~Rear Admiral William H. ~llis concerning the City's inquiry into the feasibility of leasing St. Julian's Creek for the Cradock Little League." Motion of Mr. Early and seconded by Mr. Elliott, to be received as information, was adopted by unanimous vote. 76-253 "Consideration of a motion authorizing the City Manager to request a 90-day extension on the option for the 8-1/2 acre open space site in Cavalier Manor. The attached letter from Mrs. Teig of E.A.I, outlines the timing problems concerning the expiration of the lease on June 30, and the due date of the Open Space Study of August 9." Motion of Mr. Early and seconded by Mr. Blliott, that extension be granted was adopted by unanimous vote. ,