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ge~tember g. 1975
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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 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO LEASE PROPERTY ON LONDON BOULEVARD
<br />AND PENINSULA AVENUE OWNED BY PORTSMOUTH REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING AUTHORITY.
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<br /> WHEREAS, the City of Portsmouth desires to lease certain property in the immediate
<br />vicinity of Frank Lawrence Stadium for use as parking lots and for related uses; and
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<br /> [~ERBAS; Portsmouth Redevelopment and Housing Authority owns three parcels of property
<br />on London Boulevard and Peninsula Avenue in the immediate vicinity of Frank Lawrence Stadium'
<br />and '
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<br />WHEREAS, said parcels are composed of vacant lots suitable for use as parking lots;
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<br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, that
<br />the City Manager is authorized to enter into an agreement of lease with Portsmouth Redevelopm~
<br />and Housing Authority for the lease of those certain lots, pieces or parcels of vacant land
<br />situated in the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, known as "Reuse Parcels 10, 11, and 12, Northsid
<br />Redevelopment Project, VAR-S9" as identified on the attached plat prepared by Harland Bartho-
<br />lomew and Associates for Northside Redevelopment ProjeCt VAR39. The amount o{ rental for
<br />said property shall be One ($1.O0) Dollar per month."
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<br />Ayes: Barnes, Early, Elliott, Holley, Wentz, Davis
<br />Nays: None
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<br /> 75-384 "Consideration of a resolution amending the Land Use Plan~for the Weaver
<br />Redevelopment Project changing 4 parcels designated commercial to semi-public use.
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<br /> This resolution endorses the purchase of the remaining'4 parcels of land in the Weaver
<br />Redevelopment Project from the Portsmouth Redevelopment and Housing Authority by the Ebenezer
<br />Baptist Church. This proposal includes an extension of the Church's existing parking area,
<br />landscaping of a park playground, and provides for the future construction of a home for the
<br />aged. The City Manager recommends adoption. The recommendation of the Planning Commission
<br />is attached for your information.
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<br />Nation of Mr. Early and seconded by Mr. Barnes, to adoot the resolution.
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<br /> Substitute motion of Mr. Barnes and seconded by Mr. Holley. to delay adoption of re-
<br />solution until next meeting and City Manager furnish information on tax status, was adopted
<br />by unanimous vote.
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<br /> 75-385 "Consideration of a resolution appointing viewer for closing a portion of
<br />Pairfax Avenue."
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<br /> On motion of Mr. Wentz and seconded by Mr. Elliott, the following resolution was adopted
<br />and by the following ~ote:
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<br />RESOLUTION APPOINTING VIE~RS FOR CLOSING A PORTION OF FAIRFAX AVENUE.
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<br /> WHEREAS, Thomas Harrell and Robert E. Watson, Jr. have made application to vacate and
<br />close the hereinafter described portion of a certain street, and it appearing that the notice
<br />of the application and request for appointment of viewers was duty posted August 12, 1975,
<br />on the bulletin board of the Circuit Court of the City of Portsmouth, and at two other public
<br />places within the City of Portsmouth, Virginia.
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<br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by ~he Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, that
<br />Frank N. Bilisoly, Raymond Tweed, Louis J. Leitner, Zalmon I. Blachman and James L. Choate
<br />be appointed viewers to v~ew the hereinafter described portion of such street and to report
<br />to this Council in writing whether in their opinion, any, and if any, what inconvenience
<br />would result in vacating and closing the following:
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<br /> Beginning at the southwestern corner of Oak Street and a twenty-foot
<br />(20') lane designated as Fairfax Avenue and thence runnin¢ in a southwesterly
<br />direction one hundred twenty and forty-two hundredths (120.42) feet parallel
<br />to Fairfax Avenue along the northern boundaries of Lots 25 and 26 of "Block A"
<br />subdivision of Fairfax; thence running North twenty (20) feet and thence in
<br />a northeasterly direction one~undred twenty and forty-two hundredths (120.42)
<br />feet parallel to Fairfax Avenue and thence South twenty (20) feet to the point
<br />of beginning."
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<br />Ayes: Barnes, Early, Elliott, Holley, Wentz, Davis
<br />Nays: None
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<br /> 75-386 "Consideration of a resolution appointing viewers for closing a portion of
<br />Westmoreland Avenue."
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<br /> On motion of Mr. Wentz 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 A PORTION OF WESTMORELAND
<br />AVENUE WHICH LIES SOUTH OF GRIFFIN STREET EXTENDING TO ITS END IN BAINES CREEK.
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