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72-34 "I submit the attached ordinance and recommend it be placed on first reading.
<br />This appropriates $250,000 for the construction of an addition to I. C. Norcom High School.
<br />This is in accordance with the letter and resolution attached which have been received
<br />from the School Board."
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<br /> On motion of Mr. Turner and seconded by Mr. Raymond Smith, the following ordinance was
<br />approved on first reading, and by the following vote:
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<br />"AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $250,000.00 FROM THE GENERAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
<br />FUND FOR THE MODIFICATION OF I. C. NORCOM HIGH SCHOOL."
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<br />,'..~Ayes: Holley, King, Irvine Smith, Raymond Smith, Turner, Barnes
<br /> Nays: None
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<br /> 72-35 - "I submit the attached ordinance and recommend it be placed on first reading.
<br />This amends Section 5 of the License Tax Ordinance pertaining to fines and penalties for
<br />non-payment.
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<br /> The amendment provides for a penalty in the amount of 10% of the tax if failure to
<br />pay is for more than thirty days, with an additional 5% for each thirty days or fraction
<br />thereof. The maximum penalty is not to exceed 30% in the aggregate. Such penalty in no
<br />case shall be less than $2.00.
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<br /> With the adoption of this ordinance, it is hoped that the license taxes will be paid
<br />on time to avoid the progressive penalty."
<br />
<br /> On motion of Mr. King and seconded by Mr. Holley, the following ordinance was approved
<br />on first reading, and by the loll'owing vote:
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<br />"AN ORDINANCE TO
<br />PORTSMOUTH, 1969,
<br />TAXES."
<br />
<br />~END SECTION 5 OF THE LICENSE TAX ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
<br /> PERTAINING TO FINES AND PENALTIES FOR NON-PAYMENT OF LICENSE
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<br />Ayes: Holley, King, Irvine Smith, Raymond Smith, Tummer, Barnes
<br />Nays: None
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<br /> 72-36 "I submit the attached
<br />faithful performance by the City in
<br />for the 1-264 eastbound off-ramp to
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<br />resolution and recommend its adoption. This guarantees
<br />construction of a storm drain into the drainage ditch
<br />Frederick Boulevard.
<br />
<br /> Plans have been developed for the storm drainage system in North Truxtun and to accom~]
<br />plish this, it is necessary to install pipe within the Interstate right-of-way. The State
<br />Highway Department requires the adoption 'of this resolution in order that the thirty-one
<br />feet of storm drain pipe can be installed."
<br />
<br />"RESOLUTION GUARANTEEING FAITHFUL PERFO~iANCE OF THE CONTP~CT TO CONSTRUCT
<br />A STORM DRAIN INTO THE DRAINAGE DITCH FOR THE 1-264 EASTBOUND OFF-RAMP TO
<br />FREDERICK BOULEVARD.
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<br /> WHEREAS, the City of Portsmouth plans to contract to construct thirty-one feet of
<br />1S" R.C.P. storm drain pipe with a R.C.P. flared end section from the northern righ~e6~aFay
<br />~f Trexler Avenue into the drainage ditch for the 1-264 eastbound off-ramp to Frederick
<br />Boulevard which ditch is to be paved for a distance of twentyfive feet; and
<br />
<br /> WHEREAS, all work will be in accordance with the applicable State and Federal Regulatio~
<br />as shown on sheet 4 of the contract plans;
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<br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA,
<br />that the City of Portsmouth guarantees faithful performance of the above mentioned work
<br />in accordance with the rules and regulations of the State Highway Commission of Virginia
<br />and in compliance with the terms of the permit issued by the Virginia Department of Highways.l"
<br /> On motion of Mr. Turner and seconded by Mr. Irvine Smith, the above resolution was
<br />adopted, and by the following vote:
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<br />Ayes: Holley, King, Irvine Smith, Raymond Smith, Turner, Barnes
<br />Nays: None
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<br /> 72-3~ - "I submit the attached letter from the Portsmouth Highway Safety Commission.
<br />With regards to the Commission's second request concernin~ the railroad crossings, I have
<br />conferred with the City Attorney and he advises that the City Council can adoot an ordinance
<br />regulating the trains over these street crossings."
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<br /> (1) On motion of Mr. Holley and secon~e~b%~Mr~.I~linc Smith, that the unexpired
<br />term of Dr. Luther McRae, member of the R&rt~o6~ High~ay~sAfety Commission, to be de-
<br />ferred to a conference, was adopted by the following vote:
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<br />Ayes: Holley, King, Irvine Smith, Raymond Smith, Turner, Barnes
<br />Nays: None
<br />
<br /> (2) On motion of Mr. Raymond Smith and seconded by Mr. Holley, to concur with the
<br />recommendation of Portsmouth Highway Safety Commission, requesting two railroads not to
<br />run trains in peak hours, and to be referrmd to the City Attorney, was adopted by the fol-
<br />lowing vote:
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<br />AFes: Holley, King, Irvine Smith, Raymond Smith, Turner, Barnes
<br />Nays: None
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