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August 14, 1975 intersects the northern right of way line of London Street extended; thence running South 86°53'15'' West 557.22 feet along said northern right of way line of London Street extended to the point of beginning." Ayes: Early, Holley, Johnson, King, Smith, Wentz, Barnes Nays: None 75-555 "I submit the attached resolution and recommend its adoption. This autho- rizes the construction of sidewalks along the north side of the 5500 block of Glasgow Street. In accordance with the City Code, 7S% of the property owners have submitted a petit requesting the installation of the sidewalks. The City is required to construct the sidewalks and pay one-half of the cost. The balance zs to be assessed against the abutt ing property owners. They will be billed on their tax bills over a five-year period for their pre-rata cost." On motion of Mr. Smith and seconded by Mr. Johnson, the following resolution was adopted, and by the following vote: "~RBMOLUtION~,AU~HORIZIMGL~HELCONSTRUG%ION OF A SIDEWALK ALONG THE NORTH SIDE OF THE 5500 BLOCK OF GLASGOW STREET BETWEEN POTOMAC AVENUE AND CAMBRIDGE AVENUE, WHERE STANDARD SIDEWALKS DO NOT NOW EXIST, THE COST THEREOF TO BE APPORTIONED BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE ABUTTING LANDOWNERS, AND DIRECTING THAT AN ABSTRACT OF THIS RESOLUTION BE RECORDED TOGETHER WITH A STATEMENT SHOWING THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT THAT WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST EACHJSUCH LAND- OWNER. WHEREAS; by petition submitted in accordance with law certain abutting landowners have petitioned the City of Portsmouth to construct a sidewalk along the north side of the 5500 block of Glasgow Street between Potomac Avenue and Cambridge Avenue. where standard sidewalks do not now exist, the cost thereof to be apportioned between the City and the abutting landowners; and WHEREAS; notice has been duly given to the abutting landowners, as provided by law, that a hearing would be held before the Council of the City of Portsmouth on August 14, 1975, at 7:50 P. M., in the Council Chambers; and WHEREAS; said hearing has been duly held and in the judgment of the Council the said sidewalk should be constructed. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth: Section 1: That the construction of a sidewalk along the north side of the 5500 block of Glasgow Street between Potomac Avenue and Cambridge Avenue, where standard sidewalks do not now exist, is hereby authorized. Section 2: That the cost of constructing said sidewalk, when the same shall have been ascertained, shall be apportioned by the City Assessor between the City of Portsmou and the abutting landowners, and assessed against said abutting landowners, as provided by law. Section 5: That the City Clerk shall forthwith cause to be recorded an abstract of this resolution, together with a statement showing the ownership and location of the property to be affected by the proposed sidewalk and the estimated amount that will be assessed against each abutting landowner in accordance with the statement thereof on file in his office." Ayes: Early, Holley, Johnson, King, Smith, Wentz, Barnes Nays: None 73-354 "I submit the attached budget received from the Tidewater Transportation District Commission. This recommends expenditures of $104,124 for fiscal year 1973- 74. While this appears to be a substantial budget for this new operation, I feel that it is imperative that the City of Portsmouth participate in this Commission. I recommen, that the City participate to the extent of one-fourth of the suggested budget or $26,051 Motion of Mr. Smith and seconded by Mr. Johnson, to concur in the recommendation of the City Manager, was adopted by unanimous vote; 73-555 - "I submit the attached ordinance and recommend it be placed on first readi: This appropriates $24,625 for a Police Management Study. $6,125 of this will be local funds, with $18,500 in Federal funds financed through an LEA grant. The end result of this study will provide recommendations and alternatives for the improvement of the management and operational effectiveness of the Police Department with respect to current and anticipated needs. It will define and analyze the existing situation and the department's organizational structure and determine the extent of change, modification and adaptation needed to carry out the police mission effectively and efficiently." on h