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February 1~2_~L974 its present termination at the Coast Guard Base Road across the Western Branch and into the Port Norfolk area near the Portsmouth Marine Terminal. The completion of this link with the Port Norfolk side of the Western Branch from our Churchland transmission main will strengthen our distribution network and allow for flexibility and improved transmiss~E main capacity in the event of major damage to other mains." On motion of Mr. King and seconded by Mr. Smith, the following resolution was adopted and by the following vote: "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TIlE CITY b~NAGER TO ASREE TO THE PAYMENT OF BID PRICE PLUS TEN PERCENT FOR TIIE INCLUSION OF A SIXTEEN INCH WATER MAIN ON THE PROPOSED WEST NORFOLK BRIDGE. WHEREAS, the State Highway Department will shortly bid the contract for the construction of the West Norfolk Bridge; and WHEREAS, it would be very beneficial to the City to include in the construction of said bridge the attachment of a sixteen inch water main thereto; and WHEREAS, in order to provide for the construction of said main, the State Highway Department 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 agree to the payment of bid price plus ten percent for the inclusion of a sixteen inch water main on the proposed West Norfolk Bridge." Ayes: Johnson, King, Smith, Wentz, Barnes Nays: None UNFINISHED BUSINESS - 74-18 The following ordinance approved at last meeting, was taken up and read: "AN"ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $4,000 FROM THE GENERAL FUND FOR PAYMENT OF CLAIMS MADE AGAINST THE CITY OF PORTSilOUTH." On motion of Mr. King and seconded by Mr. Smith, the ordinance was adopted, and by the following vote: Ayes: Johnson, King, Smith, Wentz, Barnes Nays: None 74-19 - The following ordinance approved at last meeting, was taken up and read: "AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE AND APPROPRIATE $16,000 FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO REFUND TO DESIGNATED BENEFICIARIES CERTAIN RETIREMENT FUND CONTRIBUTIONS WHICH HAD BEEN CONTRIBUTED TO SAID FUND PRIOR TO JULY 1, 1967." On motion of Mr. King and seconded by Mr. Smith, the ordinance was adopted, and by the following vote: Ayes: Johnson, King, Smith, Barnes Nays: Wentz 74-26 The following ordinance approved at last meeting, was taken up and read: "AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $402,200 FROM THE GENERAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR THE PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT AND ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR VARIOUS SCHOOL PROJECTS IN CHURCHLAND, WESTHAVEN AND HIGHLAND-BILTMORE." Letter received from Chairman, Planning Commission Re: Item 74-26, PUD MAP of December 1972 attached. (See Exhibit 74-26) The following letter received from George R. Walker, 1749 Spratley Street, was read: "Pursuant to Council Gag Rules 2-15.1 and 2-24. it is requested that my name be placed on the agenda of the meeting of the City Council to be held on Tuesday, February 12, 1974 to address Item 74-26. The privilege of addressing Item 74-26 before Council action thereon is hereby claimed as provided in Section 2-24." Mr. Walker spoke. Motion of Mr. King and seconded by blr. Johnson, the ordinance to be deferred until next meeting, February 26, 1974, was adopted by unanimous vote. Motion of Mr. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Smith, remarks to be received, was adopted by unanimous vote.