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76 Marsh 11. 1975 On motion of Mr~ Early and seconded by Mr. Barnes, the following ordinance was approved on first reading, and by unanimous vote: "AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $17,S00 FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR ARCHITECT AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR DESIGN OF THE MASTER PLAN, AND CON- STRUCTION PLANS OF CHURCHLAND PARK." 75-106 "Consideration of a motion to authorize low bid for the construction~ of drainag~ and s-treet improvements to South Street. Bids were received from 3 vendors, with Alpha Beta Construction Corporation being the low bidder at $39~359. Funds for this project were previously appropriated in the City's curb and gutter program; therefore, an appropriation ordinance is not required. The City Manager recommends award of low bid to Alpha Beta Construction Corporation." Motion of Mr. Holley and seconded by Mr. Early, to concur in the recomm-andation of the City Manager of awarding low bid to Alpha Beta Construction Corporation, was adopted by unani- mous vote ..... 75-107 "Consideration of a motion to award conZract to the low bidRe~ for a curb and gutzer project at Roanoke and Hoover Streets, Four bids were received for th%s pzoject and Asphalt Roads and Materials submitted the low bid of $30,810. Funds for this project have been previously apprDpriated in the City's curb and gutter program. No appropriation ordinance is required for this construction. The City Manager recommends award of the contract to the low bidder, Asphalt Roads and Materials, and requests permission to issue a Notice to Proceed with this work." Motion of Mr. Early and seconded by Mr. Wentz. that the contract be awarded to Asphalt Roads and Materials, being low bidder, was adopted by unanimous vote. 75-108 "Consideration of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter merit with the State Department of Highways and Transportation for the construction inch water main to the approaches of the West Norfolk Bridge. an agree- of a 16- This resolution is necessary in order to have State officials include this element of construction in their contract. It provides that the cost that the City will bear ms lg0% of the bid cost, plus 10% for contingencies. Fhe City Manager recommends adoption of this resolution." On motion of Mr. Oast and seconded by Mr. Barnes, the following resolution was adopted, and by the following vote: "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A 16" WATER MAIN IN THE APPROACHES OF THE PROPOSED WEST NORFOLK BRIDGE. WHBRF~AS, the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation will shortly bid the com for the construction of the West Norfolk Bridge; and WHEREAS, it would be very beneficial to the City to include in the construction plan of said bridge the installment of a 16" water main in the approaches thereto; and WHEREAS, in order to provide for the construction of said main, the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation requires that the City agree to pay bid price plus ten percent for the cost of such additional construction. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia that the City Manager is hereby authorized to enter into an agreement with the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation for construction of a 16" water main in the approaches of the proposed West Norfolk Bridge." Ayes: Barnes, Early, Blliott, Holley, Oast, Wentz, Davis Nays: None NEW BUSINESS 75-110 Hr. George R. Walker, 1749 Spratley Street, spoke on. the new City Council procedure ordinance restricting a citizen from speaking more than 5 minutes. 75-111 Mrs. James A. Folkes, 323 Mt. Vernon Avenue, spoke regarding a sewage problem in her home and other residents in the Port Norfolk area. At the request of City Council, the City Manager investigate the problem and take appropriate action. Fact