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December 17, 1974 Motion of Mr. Holley and seconded by Mr. Elliott, to suspend the rules for Mr. Warren Holland to speak, was adopted by unanimous vote. Mr. Holland spoke in regards to cemeteries, upkeep and perpetual care of those not owned by the Olive Branch Cemetery Corporation and/or Lincoln Cemetery. Mayor Davis appointed Councilmen Elliott, Oast and Wentz, Mr. Elliott to serve as Chair- man, to a committee to look into the matter and report back to Council; that the City Attorne serve as a staff member to the committee. 74-521 "Consideration of a resolution authorizing and directing the City Manager to advertise for bids to lease certain property (Water Street Parking Lot). Council has authorized the purchase of this property and its development as a parking lot. The lot will be leased for a period of 10 years with option to renew after 10 years at a renegotiated rate. Development of this parking lot is in conformance with the Olde Towne Conservation Project. The City Manager recommends approval of this resolution." On motion of Mr. Wentz and seconded by Mr. Early, the following resolution was adopted, and by the following vote: "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY ~.~NAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS TO LEASE CERTAIN PROPERTY. (WATER STREET PARKING LOT) WHEREAS, City Council has previously authorized the City Manager to purchase certain property and develop the land as a parking lot; and ~EREAS, the development plans contemplate the leasing of the parking lot on a long- term basis; and IFHEREAS, it is necessary that such lease be advertised as required by applicable provisi, of the City Charter. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, that the City Manager be, and he hereby is, authorized and directed to advertise for lease the parking lot property covered by the draft agreement approved by Council on October 22, 1974. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the authority conferred upon the City Manager herein is expressly contingent upon the city's obtaining title to the property in question. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the terms of the advertisement and the lease shall include all provisions and conditions set forth in the draft agreement approved on October 22, and all other provisions of the advertisement and lease shall be wholly consistent with the terms of said draft agreement." Ayes: Barnes, Early, Elliott, Holley, Oast, WEntz, Davis Nays: None 74-522 "Consideration of a resolution supporting regional medical service through the formation of an Eastern Virginia Medical Authority. This resolution pledges Portsmouth's support for regional medical services and commits the City to cooperate to the limits of its ability in supporting the Eastern Virginia Medical Authority. The City Manager recommends approval of this resolution." On motion of Mr. Holley and seconded by Mr. Barnes, the following resolution was adopted and by the following vote: "A RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT THE ESTABLIS~ENT OF THE PROPOSED EASTERN VIRGINIA MEDICAL AUTHORITY. }%~EREAS, this Council recognizes the importance of the continuance of the Eastern Virgin Medical School in light of the impact of same on the quality and quantity of medical services programs and scientific scholarship which has or will be evidenced in the City of Portsmouth; and t*,~EREAS, there is proposed the establishment of the Eastern Virginia Medical Authority (hereinafter referred to as EVb~) to replace the Norfolk Area Medical Center Authority, EV~ to be composed of representatives from each participating jurisdiction; and WHEREAS, the EVMA would seek to serve Southeastern Virginia by improving the quality and quantity of medical services, providing support to the Eastern Virginia Medical School (hereinafter referred to as EVMS) and medical institution in the participating jurisdictions for training programs and the like; and II~EREAS, it is expected that the establishment of the EVMA will enhance the cooperation and coordination of providers of health and medical services with identification of the appropriate areas for such cooperation; and WHEREAS, it is expected tha~ each jurisdiction will be represented on the governing board of the EVb~; and WHEREAS, it is recognized that the City of Portsmouth is presently contributing Ten Thousand ($10,000.) Dollars per year to the EVMS.