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<br /> This application seeks recertification for the period of July 2, 1975 through July
<br />2, 197S.
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<br />I recommend the adoption of this resolution."
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<br /> On motion of Mr. Smith and seconded by Mr. Johnson, the following resolution was
<br />adopted, andi.by the following vote:
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<br /> "A RESOLUTION APPROVING PORTSMOUTH'S APPLICATION FOR RECERTIFICATION OF
<br /> ITS WORKABLE PROG~,! FOR COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT.
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<br /> ~EREAS, application must be made to the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban
<br />Development for recertification of Portsmouth's Workable Program for Community improvement
<br />and
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<br /> ~EREAS, such recertification is necessary for Portsmouth to remain eligible for
<br />funds under various federal aid programs;
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<br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia,
<br />that the application for recertification of PortSmouth's Workable Program for Community
<br />Improvement, as prepared by the City Manager, is hereby approved.
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<br /> BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is authorized and directed to do all
<br />that is necessary to secure the recertification of said program by the Department of
<br />Housing and Urban Development."
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<br />Ayes: Emrly, Holley, JohnsOn, King, Smith, Wentz, Barnes
<br />Nays: None
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<br /> 73-171 "I submit the attached ordinance and recommend it be placed on first reading
<br />This closes a portion of Columbia Street to the rear of Lewis Chevrolet car .lot south
<br />of Turnpike Road.
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<br /> The closing has been requested by Lewis Chevrolet Corporation and approved by the
<br />Planning Commission. A report of the viewers is attached hereto."
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<br /> On motion of Mr. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Smith, the following ordinance was
<br />approved on first reading, and by the following vote:
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<br />"AN ORDINANCE CLOSING A PORTION OF COLUMBIA STREET."
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<br />Ayes: Early, Holley, Johnson, King, Smith, ~entz, Barnes
<br />Nays: None
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<br /> 73-172 "I submit the attached ordinance and recommend it be placed on first reading
<br />This appropriates $88,000 for the purchase of the Merchants and Farmers Branch Bank
<br />at 162S High Street.
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<br /> This appropriates the funds necessary to purchase the building and provides the
<br />authorization required to borrow the funds so that revenue received from sale of food
<br />stamps may be used to pay for the building.
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<br /> The purchase of this building was recommended by the Municipal Finance Commission
<br />in their letter to City Council dated October 20, 1972. Their recommendation was adopted
<br />and authorization to proceed was given October 24, 1972."
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<br /> On motion of Mr. Smith and seconded by Mr. Johnson, the following ordinance was
<br />approved on first reading, and by the following vote:
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<br />"AN ORDINANCE TO/~.-'P~OPRIATE$88,000 FROM THE GENERAL CAPITAL IMPR~V:EMENT
<br />FUND FOR THE PURCHASE OF MERCHANTS AND FARMERS BANK AT 162S HIGH STREET."
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<br />Ayes: Holley, Johnson, King, Smith, Barnes
<br />Nays: Early, Wentz
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<br /> 73-173 - "I submit the attached ordinance and recommend it be placed on first
<br />reading. This appropriates $1,491,374 for construction of parking ramps over Edinburgh
<br />Square, located on County Street between Crawford and Middle Streets.
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<br /> This appropriation provides $1,274,000 for the contract for construction of the
<br />parking ramp, $64,974 for engineering fees, $127,400 for contingencies, and $2S,000
<br />for interest during construction.
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<br /> The Parking Authority was advised during their early planning for the parking ramp,
<br />that the maximum amount that could be allowed for the bonding of this facility would
<br />be $1,500,000. The contract for construction plus all additional fees and costs do
<br />not exceed our original commitment; therefore, I recommend adoption of this ordinance."
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<br /> On motion of Mr. Smith and seconded by Mr. Johnson, the following ordinance was
<br />approved on first reading, and by the following vote:
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