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August 8, 1972 72-329 "t submit the attached ordinance and recommend it be placed on first reading. This appropriates $2,177.89 for legal fees incurred in defense of police officers involved in the Britt Case. These will be the final funds needed for legal~ fees as this case has been closed and the Bellamy Case is not being appealed." · On motion of Mr. Smith and seconded by Mr. Johnson, the following ordinance was approve on first reading, and by the following vote: "AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $2,177.89 FROM THE GENERAL FUND FOR LEGAL FEES IN?THE CASE OF ALFRED LEE BRITT v. J. G. ENNIS, ET ALS." Ayes: Holley, Johnson, King, Smith, Wentz Nays'. None 72-330 - "I This appropriates Jail. submit the attached ordinan~ce and recommend it be placed on first reading $20,631 in Federal funds to conduct a rehabilitation progr~m in the City This grant is a vanguard effort to establish prisoner pre-release information and educational services which will prepare and assist prisoners to identify with the social and economic community in general. Specifically, the program will furnish a current revolving library of three to five hundred books for the exclusive use of prisoners, and an educational program providing for instruction in basic elementary skills, high school level preparatory and special subject as demands occur. ~ Both the staffs of the City Library and School System, along with the City Sergeant's Office, will operate the program." On motion of Mr. Smith and seconded by Mr. Johnson, the following ordinance was approve on first reading, and by the following vote: "AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $20,63i.00 FROM THE FEDERAL FUNDS ACCOUNT TO FUND A REHABILITATION PROGRAM FOR THE CITY JAIL." Ayes: Holley, Johnson, King, Smith, Wentz Nays: None 72-331 "I submit the attached ordinance and recommend it be placed on first reading. This appropriates $10,000 for renovation of the Oak Grove Cemetery wall. The brick foundation wall at the south side of Oak Grove Cemetery has deteriorated to the point that major repairs are necessary. This brick wall is approximately 18" high with a ~-rought iron fence above. Studies were made to determine the best and most economical method to repair the wall. To encase the present wall in concrete would cost approximately $18,800. To remove the present fence and wall and install a chain link fence will cost approximately $8,000. The method recommended is to remove the present brick wall for most of its length to'a few inches below existing ground level and replace the removed brickwork With a concret wall 8" thick and about 18" average height. This method has the advantage of preserving the existing wrought 'iron fence which is in good condition." On motion of Mr. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Smith, the following ordinance was approw on first reading, and by the following vote: "AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $10,000.00' FROM-THE GENERAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR REPAIRS TO THE SOUTH WALL OF OAK GROVE CEMETERY." Ayes: Holley, Johnson, King, Smith, Wentz Nays: None 72-332 - "I submit the attached agreement between the State Highway Department and the City and recommend the proper City officials be authorized to sign. This agreement provides for the improvement of the traffic signal facilities in the business district area between Frederick Boulevard and the Elizabeth River and Crawford Parkway and George Washington Highway. The signal system will be computer-controlled from information fed into the controls by actual traffic conditions. The estimated cost of these improvements is $991,802 with the City paying 15% of the cost or $148,770.''~ On motion of Mr. Smith and seconded by Mr. Johnson, that the proper City official be authorized to sign, was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Holley, Johnson, King, Smith, Wentz Nays: None