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April 8.1975 75-146 "Consideration of a resolution requesting the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation to place the construction of the proposed West Norfolk Bridga(.as the Number One Priority in the allocation of highway construction funds for fiscal year 1975-76. This resolution expresses the City of Portsmouth's urgent appeal for the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation to place the proposed construction of the West Norfolk Bridge as the Number One Priority in the State because of the public safety." On motion of Mr. Barnes and seconded by Mr. Wentz, the following resolution was adopted and by the following vote: "A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION TO PLACE THE CONSIDERATION OF THE WEST NORFOLK BRIDGE AS THE NUMBER ONE PRIOR- ITY IN THE ALLOCATION OF HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1975-76. WHEREAS, the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation will shortly allocate the priority for highway construction funds for the fiscal year 1975-76; and WHEREAS, the construction of the proposed West Norfolk Bridge is necessary for public safety. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia that the Council-requests the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation to place the construction of the proposed West Norfolk Bridge as the number one priority in the allocation of highway construction funds for fiscal year 1975-76. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk is directed to forward this resolution to the proper authorities." Ayes: Barnes, Early, Elliott, Holley, Oast, Wentz, Davis Nays: None 75-147 - Motion of Mr. Elliott and seconded by Mr. Wentz, report from~the~ City Manager regarding parking in the vicinity of Marview Hospital, to be received as i~form~ation, was adopted by unanimous vote. [See:Exhibit 75-147) 75-148 "Consideration of an ordinance on first reading appropriatimg $22,800 for architectural and design costs for renovations to Harry Hunt Junior High School. The Finance Commission recommended to City Council that renovations be made ~g Harry Hunt Junior High School to bring it in compliance with local and State code reguirements. This appropriation will provide the architectural and design costs for the required re- novations'. The City Manager recommends approval." On motion of Mr. Barnes and seconded by Mr. Wentz, the following ordinance was approved on first reading, and by unanimous vote: "AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $22,800 FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR ARCHITECTURAL AND DESIGN COSTS FOR RENOVATIONS TO HARRY }~NT JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL." NEW BUSINESS 75-149 area: The following citizens spoke regarding sewage problem in the Port Norfolk Ms. Bess Kroff, 149 Mt. Vernon Avenue, representing Port Norfolk Civic League Mrs. James A. FoXke~,525 Mt. Vernon Avenue Mrs. Eolkes requested that the City Council waive the hook-up charge of $150.00 to the new sewer. At the request of Council, the City Attorney furnish a written opinion regarding these Sewage hook-up charges and repOrt back to Council; Mrs. Folkes be notified as to the opinion rendered and the date repprt to be presented to Council. 75-149[a) - Mr. James H. Evans, 652 Third Avenue, Suffolk, Virginia, representing the West Side Civic League of'Suffolk, spoke regarding s~wage entering Lake Kilby [BOston Area) and Lake Meade, and presented letter from Suffolk Health Department regarding matter. Dr. C. M. G. Buttery, Director of Public Health, spoke and advised the Council that the State H~alth Board has been informed of the matter; also the Water Control Board should be informed. On motion of Mr. Wentz and seconded by Mr. Elliott, the following resolution was adopted, and by the following vote: "A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE STRONG CONCERN OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE POTENTIAL POLLUTION OF THE WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM OF THE CITY BECAUSE OF THE CONDITION OF THE BOSTON AREA OF THE CITY OF SUFFOLK; REQUESTING THE CITY OF SUFFOLK TO TAKE WHATEVER ACTION IS NECESSARY TO ELIMINATE SUCH POTENTIAL POLLUTION PROBLEM.