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September 26, 1972
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<br />well points for installation so that the break in the pipe could be repaired. Installation
<br />of 14 well points was completed and de-watering started during the day of September 6.
<br />Meanwhile, an unsuccessful attempt was made to clear the stoppage in the suction well by
<br />applying compressed air. In order to locate the intake of the suction pipe in the bottom
<br />of the well (approximate depth of 20 feet), it became necessary to pump off the well.
<br />This was done in a few minutes with a centrifugal pump. Because the nearest well in which
<br />this water could be pumped was approximately three blocks away and across a marsh, a decisiO,
<br />was made to pump the material down the street letting it run into the marsh. This was
<br />an effort to get the well back on the line as quickly as possible in order to repair the
<br />break. This was the first instance of sewage running down the street about which the residents
<br />complained. A second attempt was unsuccessfully made to break up the stoppage at the intake
<br />with compressed air. The well was pumped full again from the transfer pump and an attempt
<br />was made to unstop it by applying suction and releasing same by cycling of pumps. This
<br />did not prove successful. On September 7, after attempting to remove water from well with
<br />the Vac All unsuccessfully, a decision was made to pump off the well and attempt to remove
<br />sand and sludge with a mud hog pump. This, combined with men in the well removing sand
<br />in five-gallon buckets finally resulted in breaking up the stoppage and the well went back
<br />into service at approximately 8:30 p.m. Sewage was then transferred from the nearest collec
<br />tion manhole to the suction well, the line was pumped down and approximately twenty feet
<br />of pipe was replaced and secured by 8:00 p.m. on September 8. Cleanzup was accomplished
<br />the next day.
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<br /> While pumping water from the suction well, deodorant (chloroben) and disinfectant
<br />was used to treat it. Water was also treated with chlorine. After the area was cleaned
<br />up, it was treated with lime.
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<br /> It appears that a bad situation here was handled as well as possible under the existing
<br /> circumstances.
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<br /> Also mentioned in letters received~by Council were complaints about weeds at the dead
<br /> end of Douglas Avenue. This matter was referred to the Parks Department and they have
<br /> notified the property owner involved to have his property brought into compliance with
<br /> the City Code relating to weeds.~:
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<br /> On motion of Mr. Smith. and seconded byMr..!Johnson, to be received as information I
<br /> and the citizens who had sent in letters on the matter, be forwarded a copy of the City
<br /> ~ianager's report, was adopted by the following vote:
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<br /> Ayes: Early, Holley, Johnson, King, Smith, Wentz, Barnes
<br /> Nays: None
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<br /> 72-405 "I submit the attached resolUtion and recommend its adoption. This resolution
<br />supersedes the resolution adopted at the last Council meeting authorizing the issuance
<br />of $5,000,000 of General Obligation Bonds. It has been necessary to revise the resolution
<br />by eliminating the funds earmarked for school construction.
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<br /> Due to court cases now pending relating tO real estate taxes being used for school
<br />purposes, prospective bond purchasers are requiring a separate~legal opiniQn for any bonds
<br />issued for school purposes. It also requires that school bonds must be issued in a separate
<br />bond issue. The removal of the funds for school purposes will allow us to proceed with
<br />the sale of these bonds and the funds earmarked for schools will be used for highways and
<br />public buildings.
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<br /> We will continue to finance the school construction through temporary borrowing and
<br />proceed with a separate school bond issue at a later date should the same requirements
<br />be in effect."
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<br />and
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<br />On motion of Mr. King and seconded by Mr. Smith, the following resolution was adopted,
<br />by the following vote:
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<br />"A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF FIVE MtLLION DOLLARS ($5,000,000)
<br />GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA, FOR THE PURPOSE OF
<br />PROVIDING FUNDS FOR URBAN RENEWAL PURPOSES, THE CONSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS,
<br />CURBS, GUTTERS AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES, STREET AND HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENTS; FOR
<br />CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPMENT OF CERTAIN PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES; AND FOR
<br />PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT FOR TRANSPORTATION, PUBLIC SAFETY AND WASTE DISPOSAL;
<br />AND MAKING PROVISION FOR THE FORM OF SAID BONDS ANDFOR THE PAYMENT THEREOF.
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<br /> wHEREAs, it is necessary to provide funds for urban renewal purposes, the construction
<br />of public buildings, curbs, gutters and drainage facilities, street and highway improve-
<br />ments; for construction and equipment of certain parks and recreation facilities; and for
<br />purchase of equipment for transportation, public safety and waste disposal; and making
<br />provision for the form of said bonds and for the payment thereof, at an estimated cost
<br />of Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000); and ~
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<br /> W~EREAS, there are no funds in the treasury of the City of Portsmouth applicable to
<br />the payment of the cost of said improvements, and it is accordingly necessary to issue
<br />bonds of the City in the sum of Five Million Dollars ($S,000,000) for the aforesaid purposes
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<br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA:
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<br />Section 1. For the purpose of providing funds for Urban Renewal purposes, the construction
<br />of public buildings, curbs, gutters and drainage facilities, street and highway improvements
<br />for construction and equipment of certain parks and recreation facilities; and for purchase
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