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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia,
<br />that in the event of the inability of the City Manager to perform the duties of his office
<br />by reason of sickness, absence, vacation or other disability, the duties of said office
<br />shall be performed by the Assistant to the City Manager, and in the event that both the
<br />City Manager and the Assistant to the City Manager are unable to perform such duties, then
<br />the City Attorney shall perform the duties of the City Manager.'?
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<br />Ayes: Early, Holley, JOhnson, King, Smith, Wentz, Barnes
<br />Nays: None
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<br /> 72-509 ¢ "Bids were received on July 18, 1972, for the construction of storm drains
<br />in the Simonsdale area of the City. This includes two of the three projects that have
<br />been established under the curb, gutter and drainage program. The following bids were
<br />received:
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<br />1. Stewart Construction Company, Inc. $159,550.00
<br />2. A. Stuart Bolling Company $144,225.00
<br />3. Crowder Contracting Company $161,811.50
<br />4. Virginia Southeastern Corporation $165,000.00
<br />5. Birsch Construction Company $259,065.00
<br />6. Roanoke Construction, Inc. $240,966.00
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<br />The Engineering Department's estimate for the cost of this project was $145,000. Stewart
<br />Construction Company being the l'ow bidder in the amount of $159,350.00, I recommend the
<br />contract be awarded to this firm.
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<br /> This project will run from Baines Creek and the Simonsdale Elementary School on the
<br />north to Portsmouth Boulevard on the south. It will include drainage pipe installation
<br />on portions of streets including Gay, City Park, Eustis, Vick, Shea, Bolling, Pollux, Cherry
<br />Byers, Sykes, Beaten, Smith, Johnson and Rivercrest. The contractor is to be given 180
<br />days to complete the work from the time the contract is signed."
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<br /> Motion of Mr. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Smith, Stewart Construction Company, being
<br />low-bidder, was awarded the contract by the following vote:
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<br />Ayes: Early, Holley, Johnson, ~g, Smith, Wentz, Barnes
<br />Nays: None
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<br />UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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<br /> 72-291 Mayor Barnes presented Councilman E. Saunders Early, Jr.,
<br />appreciation for his services on the Board of Adjustments and Appeals,
<br />merit Authority and Port & Industrial Comanission.
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<br /> resolution of
<br />Industrial Develop-
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<br /> 72-292 Mayor Barnes presented Councilman Robert W. Wentz, Jr., resolution of appreci-
<br />ation for his services on the School Board.
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<br />72-281 The following ordinance approved at last meeting, was taken up and
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<br />"AN ORDINANCE TO ESTBJ3LISH THE ~OUNT OF BOND TO BE RENDERED BY THE HIGH
<br />CONSTABLE."
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<br />read:
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<br /> On mo~&on of Mr. Smit5 and seconded by Mr. Johnson, the ordinance was adopted, and by
<br />the following vote:
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<br />Ayes:
<br />Nays:
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<br />Early, Holley, Johnson, King, Smith, Wentz, Barnes
<br />None
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<br />72-282 - The following ordinance approved at last meeting, was taken up and read:
<br />
<br />"AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH., VIRGINIA, 1961,
<br />BY ADDING SECTIONS 18-332.1 AND 18-332.2 THERETO PERTAINING TO HEALTH CARDS
<br />AND LIABILITY INSURANCE FOR ICE CREAM VENDORS."
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<br /> On motion of Mr, King and seconded by Mr. Johnson, the ordinance was adopted, and by
<br />the following vote:
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<br />Ayes: Early, Holloy, Johnson, King, Smith, Wentz, Barnes
<br />Nays: None
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<br />72-283 The following ordinance approved at last meeting, was taken up and read:
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<br />"AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 1972-8 TO APPROPRIATE' FROM THE GENERAL
<br />CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND $80,000.00 FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO NEW FIRE ENGINES,
<br />AND $S,000.00 TO FUND A CRIMINAL ENFORCEMENT STUDY CONCERNING CRIME IN AND
<br />AROUND RESIDENCES."
<br />
<br /> On motion of Mr.
<br />the following vote:
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<br /> Nays:
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<br />Smith and seconded by Mr. Johnson, the ordinance was
<br />
<br />Early, Holley, Johnson, King, Smith, Wentz, Barnes
<br />None
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<br />adopted,
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<br />and by
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