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July 25, 1972 72-199 - The following letter received from City of Chesapeake, was read: "Attached are copies of resolutions adopted by the Council of the City of Chesapeake, Virginia, at a regular meeting held on July 18th, 1972. We wo~ld earnestly solicit your support of the resolution pertaining to the Hodges Ferry Bridge, and traffic lanes, for the safety and welfare of all citizens using this facility. The Council of the City of Chesapeake will be most grateful for your consideration in these matters." The following resolutionsattached: "RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF ADDITIONAL TRAFFICf LANES ON THE CHURCHLAND BRIDGE WHEREAS the City fo Portsmouth adopted a resolution on May 23, 1972, requesting assistanc from the State Highway Department for the purpose of improving the Churchland Bridge; and WHEREAS the Churchland Bridge is a vital transportation link to many citizens living in the City of Chesapeake and the proposed improvements of the Churchland Bridge will contribute greatly to the safety and convenience of Chesapeake citizens as well as the citizens of Portsmouth. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Chesapeake City Council that the State Highw~ is requested to react favorably to the request made by the City of Portsmouth for improvement to the Churchland Bridge. Adopted by the Council of the City of Chesapeake, Virginia, this 18th day of July, 1972. APPROVED: ATTEST: W. S. Overton Mayor Raymond L. Spence Clerk of the Council" "RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT TO PROGRAM FUNDS FOR IMRROVE- MENTS TO THE HODGES FERRY BRIDGE WHEREAS, the Hodges Branch of the Elizabeth traffic; and Ferry B~idge situate in the City of Chesapeake, traverses the Western River and is inadequate in its present state to take care of current WHEREAS, the Hodges Ferry Bridge is a vital transportation link to many citizens living in the City of Chesapeake, and improvements of said bridge will contribute greatly to the safety and convenience of Chesapeake citizens as well as the citizens of Portsmouth. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Chesapeake City Council, that the State Highway Department is requested to provide the necessary funds for the purpose of providing additiona traffic lanes and other necessary improvements to the Hodges Ferry Bridge for the safety and welfare of those citizens using this facility. Adopted by the Council of the City of Chesapeake, Virginia, this 18th day of July, 1972. APPROVED: ATTEST: W. S. Overton Mayor Raymond L. Spence Clerk of the Council" Motion of Mr. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Smith, to develop a portfolio of evidence as to the matter of the Churchland Bridge, was adopted by the following vo~e: Ayes: Early, Holley, Johnson, King, Smith, Wentz, Barnes Nays: None