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<br />July 22~ 1975
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<br /> 75-310 "Consideration of an ordinance on first reading to appropriate $2,000,000 from
<br />the Capital Improvement Fund for the construction of the Churchland Primary School.
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<br /> This appropriation will provide the necessary funds for the construction of the Church-
<br />land Primary School and will bring the total appropriation to date to $2,26?,000. The
<br />estimated construction time for this project is 13 months and due to cmsh flow to the con-
<br />tractor, during this period of time, it is necessary that $2,000,000 be appropriated at this
<br />time. The base contract has been negotiated down to $2,002,149. The total cost of the school
<br />including land costs, off%site drainage, street improvements, equipment, architect and engi-
<br />neering fees totals $2,440,149; which is within the 2.5 Million dollars~recommended by the
<br />Finance Commission. The City Manager recommends approval on first reading.
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<br /> On motion of Mr. Barnes and seconded by Mr. Early, the following ordinance was approved
<br />on first reading, and by unanimous vote:
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<br />"AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $2,000,000 FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR
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<br />THE CONSTRUCTION OF CHURCHLAND PRIMARY SC OO ~
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<br /> 75-311 "Consideration of an ordinance amending Subsection C of Section 35-224 of the
<br />City Code pertaining to persons who are eligible for exemption of real estate taxes for
<br />certain elderly people.
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<br /> This will permit ~lderly property owners who a~e hospitalized or institutionalized for
<br />medical reasons to be eligible for tax relief for the elderly and exempted from the occupancy
<br />requirement. This will only apply for property that is unoccupied by the owner du~ing the
<br />period of time that the eligible owner is hospitalized. The City Manager recommends adoption
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<br /> On mO¢ion of Mr. Barnes and seconded by Mr. Early, the following ordinance was adopted
<br />on first and final reading, and by the following vote:
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<br />"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SUBSECTION (c) OF SECTION 35-224 OF THE CODE OF THE
<br />CITY OF PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA, 1973, PERTAINING TO THOSE PERSONS WHO ARE ELIGIBLE
<br />FOR EXEMPTION OF REAL ESTATE TAXES FOR CERTAIN ELDERLY PEOPLE."
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<br />Ayes: Barnes, Early, Etliott, Oast, Davis
<br />Nays: None
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<br /> 75-312 "Consideration of an ordinance to amend the City Code pertaining to weeds,
<br />debris, and inoperative vehicles.
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<br /> This ordinance will provide an improved definition for"public nuisance" regarding weeds,
<br />debris, and abandoned automobiles inspection and clearance. This ordinance also permits a
<br />nuisance abatement lien to be utilized in the clearance and disposition of weeds and debris.
<br />The City Manager recommends adoption."
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<br />Mr. Robert Gray, President of Cradock Property Owners, spoke.
<br />Mr. Edward Pool, representing Federation of Civic Clubs, spoke.
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<br />Motion of Mr. Barnes and seconded by Mr. Elliott, to adopt the following ordinance:
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<br />"AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND REORDAIN THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA,
<br />BY AMENDING CHAPTER 39 THEREOF PERTAINING TO WEEDS, DEBRIS.AND INOPERATIVE VEHICLES."
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<br /> Substitute motion of Mr. 0asr and seconded by Mr. Barnes, to amend the ordinance that
<br />Sections 39-6, 39-7, 39-8 to insert the word "may" instead of "shall", was defeated by the
<br />follow~ing vote:
<br /> Ayes: Oast
<br /> Nays: Barnes, Early, Elliott, Davis
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<br /> The above ordinance, as presented, w~s adopted ~n~f~rs~~ ~i~el rea~ling, and by the
<br />following vote:
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<br /> Ayes: Barne%,
<br /> Nays: Oast
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<br />Early, Ellfott, Davis
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<br /> 75-313 - "Consideration of an ordinance to close a portion of Queen Street between
<br />Mt. Vernon and Florida Avenue.
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<br /> This was requested by the Portsmouth Redevelopment and Housing Authority to permit the
<br />construction of the 42 townhouses between High Street and Lofidon Boulevard. (Map) The
<br />viewers have recommended this portion of Queen Street be closed. A copy of their report is
<br />attached. The City Manager recommends adoption.
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<br /> On motion of Mr. E~rly and seconded by",M~. Elliott, the following ordinance was adopted
<br />on first and final read~ng, and by the foil%wing ¢6te
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<br />"AN ORDINANCE TO CLOSE A PORTION OF QUEEN STREET BETWEEN MT. VERNON AND FLORIDA
<br />IVENUES."
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<br />Ayes: Barnes, Early, Elliott, Oast, Davis
<br />Nays: None
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