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The resolution further commends HRSDC for awarding a contract for the preliminary planning for the proposed "Nansemond Plant." This plant offers the long-range solution to developer needs in the Churchland area. HRSDC should be encouraged to proceed as rapidly as possible to construct this plant which is proposed to be completed by 1977." On motion of Mr. Smith and~s~c~nded by Mr. Johnson, the following resolution was adopted, and by the~ following vote: "A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE HAMPTON ROADS SANITATION DISTRICT CO~AiISSION ;APPROVE THE FLOW ALLOCATION AT THE WESTERN BRANCH WASTE~ATER TREATMENT PLANT AS PRESENTED. AT THE FEBRUARY 26, 1974 MEETING OF THE HAMPTON ROADS SANITATION DISTRICT COMMISSION AND COMMENDING THE HAMPTON ROADS SANITATION DISTRICT COM- MISSION FOR AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR PRELIMINARY PLANNING OF THE PROPOSED "NAN, SEMOND PLANT". WHEREAS, the Hampton Roads Sanitation District Commission has proposed a system of flow allocation at the Western Branch Wastewater Treatment Plant which said plant serves a portion of the City of Portsmouth; and WHEREAS, the proposed flow allocation is less than the projected needs, which therefore, requires .the greatest utilization of the available flow to serve the interest of the City of Portsmouth; and WHEREAS, the Hampton Roads Sanitation District Commission will consider at a public meeting on March 19, 1974, flow allocations for the Western Branch Wastewater Treatment Plant. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, that it strongly urges that the Hampton Roads Sanitation District Commission approve the flow allocation as presented at the February 26, 1974 meeting of the Hampton Roads Sanitation District Commission in order that development will be able to continue within expected guidelines; that the Council of the City of Portsmouth pledges its support to the Hampton Roads Sanitation District Commission in fulfilling the intent of what appears to be an equitable flow allocation policy; that the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, commends Hampton Roads Sanitation District Commission for awarding a contract for preliminary planning for the proposed "Nansemond Plant", and that the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, strongly encourages Hampton Roads Sanitation District Commission to proceed immediately with construction of the "Nansemond Plant" which is scheduled for completion by 1977. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, that a copy of this Resolution be sent to the Hampton Roads Sanitation District Commission and be presented at the aforementioned public meeting." Ayes: Nays: Early, Holley, Johnson, King, Smith, Wentz, Barnes None 74-102 "I submit the attached ordinance and recommend it be placed on first reading. This appropriates $54,000 from the Capital Improvement Fund for the completion of the Municipal Courtroom on the second floor of the Police Headquarters Building which was not finished at time of construction, and for alterations to the courtroom on the second floor of the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court Building. This work was requested several months ago by the Judges of the courts involved. The vacant courtroom to be completed is for use of the Traffic Division of the General District Court and the alterations in the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court are to give a courtroom to each of the Judges of this court. Two bids were received for this project as follows: James Mo Epperson $56,900 A. L. Ferguson $~7,250 - The balance of the money requested is to cover architectural and engineering~fees and cost of inspection. It is recommended that the contract be awarded to the lo~¢~idder, A. L. Ferguson, Inc. -. - This project is not in our S~YearcCap~Z~l Improvement Program; therefore, it 'will be necessary to reduce or delay capital projects scheduled for the current year in the amount of approximately $S4,000 for the construction work involved. Bids are to be received tomorrow for the furnishings to complete these courtrooms. Architect's estimates for these furnishings, including architectural fees and inspection fees are approximaZety $25,000. An appropriation to cover'the furnishings will be reqnested following receipt of bids. This brings to a total approximately $80,000 capital improvement projects to be reduced or delayed." On motion of Mr. Smith and seconded by Mr. Johnson, the following ordinance was approved on first reading, and the contract to be awarded to A. L. Ferguson, Inc., low bidder, was adopted by the following vote: