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117 Ayes: Barnes, Early, Elliott, Holley, Oast, Wentz, Davis Nays: None 75-19g - "Considerationoof a resolution authorizing the Virginia Port Authority to issue $450,000 in Port Revenue Bonds. The revenue bonds will be used to purchase two van carriers and one side loader for use at the Portsmouth Marine Terminal. The authorization is required by the City under the Unification Agreement since VPA intends to pay the annual principal and interest On the 4-year bonds out of operating revenues from the terminal. The Cityi~R4amgger recommefidg adop- tion of this resolution." On motion of Mr. Barnes and seconded~by Mr. Wentz, the following resolution was adopted, and by the following vote: "A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE VIRGINIA PORT AUTHORITY TO ISSUE $430,000.00 IN PORT REVENUE BONDS. WHEREAS, the Virginia Port Authority has requested authorization from the Portsmouth ~ity Council to issue Four Hundred Thirty Thousand ($430,000.00) Dollars in Port Revenue Bonds; and WHEREAS, the Virginia Port Authority is required by the Port Unification Agreement to obtain consent from City Council before issuing such bonds; and ~IIEREAS, such bonds are to be issued to purchase two (2) Van Carriers and one (1) Side- Loader for use at Portsmouth Marine Terminal; and ~BRBAS, Portsmouth City Council after duly considering the necessity of such equipment is of the opinion that such equipment is necessary to the effeciency of the operation of Portsmouth Marine Terminal. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, that it authorizes the issuance of Four Hundred Thirty Thousand ($430,000.OO) Dollars in Port Revenue Bonds to be issued to purchase two (2) Van Carriers and One (1) SideE~o~der for use at Portsmouth Marine Terminal, as contemplated by Virginia Port Authority resolution 74-S of January 11, 1974. BE Inc. and revenue IT FURTHER RESOLVED that no such bonds shall be issued unless Portsmouth Terminals, the Virginia Port Authority enter into an agreement which will produce sufficient to amortize the bonds together with any attendant costs thereto." Ayes: Barnes, Nays: None Abstaining: Oast Early, Elliott, Holley, Wentz, Davis 75-199 - "Consideration of a resolution requesting the SociaI Security Administration to improve the procedures for determining eligibility for payment of hospital bills so as to cause a more timely determination of eligibility and payment of hospital care for those persons receiving financial assistance under this Administration. The hospitals within the City of Portsmouth are currently making referrals to the Social Services Department of all patients who are eligible for financial assistance in paying hospital expenses. Patients that are*eligible for financial assistance under the Social Security Administration are then referred to that office for review and certification. It is currently taking 60-90 days for the Social Security Administration to certify eligibility on claims referred to that agency. This ~esolution is requesting federal and regional administrators to investigate the possibility of improving this service. The City Manager recommends adoption of this resolution." On motion of Mr. Early and seconded by Mr. Oast, the following resolution was adopted, and by ~he following ~ote: "A RESOLUTION REQUESTING Tt~ SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION TO IMPROVE THEIR PROCEDURES FOR DETERMINING ELIGIBILITY FOR PAYMENT OF HOSPITAL BILLS SO AS TO CAUSE A MORE TIMELY DETERMINATION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR SUCH HOSPITAL CARE AND PAYMENT THEREFOR. WHEREAS, referrals from hospitals located in the City of Portsmouth to the Social Servic~ Bureau of the City of Portsmouth to determine eligibility for financial assistance in pay- lng hospital expenses take as long as sixty (60) to ninety (90) days when the Social Securit~ Administration must determine the eligibility for such financial aid; and WHEREAS, the patient is burdened by this lengthly determination process; and WHEREAS, hospitals located in the City of Portsmouth are being financially burdened because of such delay in payment of bills. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, that the Social Security Administration is requested to do whatever is necessary to speed the procedure for determining eligibility of those persons referred to the Social Service Bureau Of the City of Portsmouth for financial assistance.