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t4. 1 _q4~9 DATE OF REGISTRATION N;~4E OF RR~STERRD [~LDER REGISTERED BY 69-10 - "I submit the attached resolution and recommend its adoption. This commends Chandler Harper for winning the Senior World's Golf Tournament in England. Pt also commends him for his efforts in bringing this tournament to the City of Portsmouth in 1969." On motion of Mr. Smith, the following resolution was adopted, wiZhout dissenting vote: "A RESOLUTION COMMFaNDING CHANDLER H;dRPBR AS A CITIZEN ~¥D SPORTSMAN ?~g-IEREAS, Chandler Harper has contributed untiringly through the years to the betterment of the City of Portsmouth and this Community as a~citizen and sportsman; and }fHEREAS, during his years in Professi anal Golf he bas been an accomplished and able ambassador for this City and has on many occasions been responsible for projects which cast favorable light upon our City; and WHEREAS, in 1968, by winning the World Seniors Championship at Dundee, Scotland, Mr. Harper, as in other years and at other tournaments, has again earned the highest respect of his fellow citizens for his out- standing abilities upon the golf course; and WP~REAS, through the efforts of Mr. Harper the 1969 World Seniors Championship will be played in this City; and NO,V, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, this 14th day of January, 1969, that the important contributions to the betterment of his native city and the personal achieve- ments and honors of Chandler Harper be publicly acknowledged with genuine appreciation and heartfelt gratitude; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be presented to Mr. Chandler Ha~per, and that it be made a part of the permanent records of the City." 69-11 - "I recommend that ~he proper City officials be authorized to sign a release for a utility easement on a lot in Highland Biltmore at the co~ner of Deep Creek Boulevard and Elliott Avenue. This easement has never been used by the City. National Investor Cmrporation has requested the release of this utility easement." Motion of Mr. Tanner that the authorization be granted was adopted, without dissenting vote. 69-12 - "The Norfolk and W~stern Railway Company has docketed for hearing before the State Corporation Commission on March 10, a petition from the railroad companies for review and collection of the assessment for taxation of certain of their properties subject to local taxatinn for 1968, and for the right to recover excess taxes paid with interest. Many other railroad companies have joined with this effort on the part~ of the Norfolk and Western and therefore, it is probable that this case will affect practically every city, town and county in Virginia. Between the efforts of the Vir~j~ia Municipal League and the League of Counties, a meeting has been held of representatives from cities and counties in Virginia. A decision was made to oppose this effort by the railroads. A stee~ing committee has be~0 appointed and our City Attorney is a member to assist in this liti- gation before the State Corporation Commission. T~e cost of any legal counsel and tax pxperts which are de- cided upon, will be divided proportionately ~mong tt~ local units of government desiring to be represented in this case. I recommend that the City of Portsmouth participate in this action and that the City Attorney be authorized to represent Portsmouth." M~ien of Mr. Turner is concur in the recommend of the City Manager was adopt~, without dissenting vote. 69-15 - "The ¢oll~aps~ of a bridge across the Ohio River at Point Pleasant, West Virginia in 1967, focused attention on the condition of highway bridges throughout the country.. As a result of this, the Bureau of Public Roads and the Virginia Department of ~igh~ays, in aneffort to prevent such incidents in Virginia, requir~ the inspection of all highway bridges and the. repair of same where needed. The Virginia Department of Highways and the Pffblic Works Department made inspections of the West Nor~olk Bridge and the Ch~rchland Bridge. We have been able to repair and improve conditions of the West Norfolk Bridge with our maintenance funds. The inspection of the Churchland Bridge revealed major repairs are needed. THis bridge was built in 1952 and taken into the City January 1, 1968. The inspections showed that the bridge, due probably to the lack of pre.entative maintenance, is in need of repairs and that the repairs should be made as soon as possfble in order to prevent further deterioration. Plans and specifications were prepared for the necessary repairs to the Churchland Bridge and bids were received on January 8, 1969. Lhe invitation to bid was set up in such a manner that the st.~uctural work and the painting could be bid separately. The following bids were received:. for structural repairs: W. F. Magann Corporation Masonry Resurfacing and Construction Company $59,697.5~ 95,028.00 for the cleaning and painting: ~urgess_~. Brothers $20,757.00