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"A RBSOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE AND RECEIVE BIDS
<br /> FOR CERTAIN CITY-0WNED PROPERTY (RESIDUAL PARCELS OF EL~4HURST LANE EXTENDED).
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<br /> WHEREAS, the City of Portsmouth currently owns several parcels of land
<br />located on the north side of Blmhurst Lane Extended (formerly Spivey Street); and
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<br /> WHEREAS, the several parcels are more fully identified as a part of the existing
<br />right of way for Spivey Street adjacent to the property of Pilot Preight Company as
<br />shown on Tax Plate S6S, on file in the Office of the City Assessor; and
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<br /> ~ItERBAS, said parcels are residual pieces which will not be utilized in the const~
<br />of Blmhuzst Lane Extended; and
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<br /> WI-~REAS, the City of Portsmouth has no further need for said parcels and they
<br />are, therefore, surplus property.
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<br /> NOW,~; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia,
<br />that the City Manager be, and he hereby is, authorized to advertise and receive bids
<br />for the hereinabove described property on such terms and subject to such minimum bid
<br />restrictions as he may dee~ proper."
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<br />Ayes: Early, Holley, Johnson, King, Smith, Wentz, Barnes
<br />Nays: None
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<br /> 73-515 "At the Council meeting of November 13, a petition from residents of
<br />Fairview Heights was presented requesting storm drainage improvements for this area.
<br />I was requested to report back in thirty days.
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<br /> I am advised by the Engineering Department ~that there has not been sufficient
<br />time to make an engineering survey and drainage and street adjustment design. There
<br />has been a visual survey of the area and a study of the master drainage plan and the
<br />following has been reported.
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<br /> The curbing was apparently of poor quality when it was constructed and does not
<br />conform to any known standard. Over the years, it has deteriorated and been partially
<br />covered by street resurfacing material. It has deteriorated beyond the point of normal
<br />maintenance and should be replaced.
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<br /> The master drainage plan calls for the construction of a major outfall to serve
<br />this area. This runs along Deep Creek Boulevard easterly to the headwaters of Paradise
<br />Creek. This line is composed of twin 54" and twin 62" pipes.
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<br /> The Engineering Department does, however, feel that drainage can be provided for
<br />Fairview Heights without the construction of this major project. It would probably
<br />require the construction of a 60" line on Deep Creek Boulevard between North and South
<br />Fairview Circle.
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<br /> The Engineerin$ Department estimates a cost of $225,000 to properly provide drainage
<br />for this area. It is recommended that this be referred for consideration along with
<br />other drainage projects when future funds are available."
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<br /> Motion of Mr.
<br />the City Manager, was adopted by the following vote:
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<br /> Ayes: Ear~iy, Holley, Johnson, King,
<br /> Nays: None
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<br /> 73-516 ~' "~ving served the City of Portsmouth
<br />City Manager
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<br /> King and seconded by Mr. Smith, to concur in the recommendation of
<br /> Smith, Wentz, Barnes
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<br /> in other offices since 1946, a~d.as
<br />since 1958. · a~ plan~&ng t9 ret4re, effecteve February 1, 1974.
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<br /> Looking back over my years in City service, I am grateful for the loyalty and suppor~
<br />of my co-workers. I would like to express special thanks to those who gave such able
<br />assistance when the position of City Manager was new to me -- the Department heads and
<br />other faithful employees who made possible the attainment of many of my goals.
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<br /> One who strives to direct or lead learns quickly that every effort is not crowned
<br />with success, but I hope my tenure of office is closing harmoniously and that many benefit
<br />will accrue to the ~ity from work accomplished by the City employees who have worked fai
<br />fully with me to make Portsmouth a better place in which to live. My interest will
<br />with my hometown.
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<br /> During the past decade, Portsmouth, like many older cities, faced the remendous
<br />challenges of change and the need for greater economic and plysical growth. Our tax
<br />base has been restricted'by the degree of deterioration~ and dilapidation common in sea-
<br />~grt cities. It has been my desire to increase our industrial and business potential and
<br />to reduce the blight which had fallen upon various segments of our City.
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<br /> Real estate~i, owners through the years have borne a heavy tax burden. It has been
<br />my desire, and I have endeavored, to spread the requirements for additional tax revenue
<br />through some innovative but equitable and practical methods to those whose tax payments
<br />were much lighter in contrast to the services received.
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<br /> At the same time, during the past decade, City Government, like the individual
<br />household, has been compelled to meet the rising costs of a record period of inflation,
<br />affecting practically every phase of our materials and services.
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