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May 14, 1968 E. S. Everhart, President, Associated Naval Architects, spoke, requesting the City to communicate with the Coast Guard and express its opposition to the closing of the West Norfolk Bridge for any ueriod of time, as this would hove serious effects on his and other business concerns in that area. J. L. Zabo~of 217 Duke Drive, spoke in favor of the closing of the bridge as requested by Merrifield and Edgefield Civic Clubs. C. C. Shepherd, Shepherd's Marina, West Norfolk, spoke in opposition to the closing. Bill Bradley, representing Merrlflei and Edgefield Clubs, stated he woul confer with the people of his community. Motion of Mr. Knight that the Coast Guard be advised that the City Council is onnosed to an), closing of the West Morfolk draw b¥~ was adopted, without dissenting vote. 68-1S7 - "I submit the attached ag=eement between the Virginia Electric and Power Company and the City of Portsmouth and recommend the proDer City officials be authorized to sign. This nrovides for a power line easement on the Churchland Academy nlay~round in order that Dower ~an be furnished to light the baseball field." Motion of Mr. Barnes to concur in the recommendation of the City Manager was adopted, without dissenting vote. 68-1S8 - "I submit the attached ordinance and recommend it be placed on first reading. This establishe~ the procedure for fimancing the construction of sidewalks between the City and propertyowners. This nrovictes that upon petition by three-fourths of the land owners involved, the City can proceed with the installation of sidewalks and assess the Uroperty owner for 50% of the cost. It further ~rovides that notice shall be given to the abutting land owners, notifying them when and where they may appear before the City Council to be heard in favor of or against such improvements. The ordinance further provides that a person, firm, or corporation against whom the assessment has been made, may pay such assessment in equal installments over a neriod not exceeding five years, together with interest at the rate of 6% 9er annum on the unpaid balance. The installments shall become due a~zthe same time that real estate taxes become due and payable, and the amount of each installment including principal and interest shall be sho~m on the tax ticket mailed to such nerson, firm or corooration." On motion of Mr. Barnes, the following ordinance was approved on first reading, without dissenting VOte. "AN ORDINANCE TO ~MEND THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA, 1961, BY ADDING TO CHAPTER 51THEREOP A NEW ARTICLE CONSISTING OF TEN SECTIONS PROVIDING POR THE IMPOSITION OP ASSESSMENTS UPON ABUTTING LANDOWNERS FOR LOCAL IMPROVEMENTS." ~8-~ - "I submit the attached resolution and recommend its adoption. In order for the Highway Department to proceed with the advertisement for the construction of the Effingham Street Extension, it is necessary that this resolution be adopted. This certifies that all arrangements have been made or will be made fd~ the relocation and/or adjustment of all utilities involved in the construction of this new highway. It further provider that the City of Portsmouth will be responsible for any justifiable claims for d~lays or interference caused by said utilities." On motion of Mr. King, the following resolution was adopted, without dissenting vote: "A RESOLUTION ASSb~ING RESPONSIBILITY FOR UTILITY RELOCATION IN CONNECTION WITH THE EPFINGHA~4 STREET PROJECT." WHEREAS, the Highway Department proposes to construct or otherwise improve sections of ra~¢yfCrom the Intersection of George W~shington Highway and Peach Street to Portsmouth Boulevard including Access Raad to Norfolk Naval Shipyard and Ramps, designat~ as Projects 0141-124-101, CS01, and 0141-124-102, CS01, respectively, and f~HEREAS, the City Council is responsible for making arrangments for the adjustment and/04 relocation of certain utilities and for the installation of any new utility facilities; ~g THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of Portsmouth hereby certifies that all arrange- ments have been made or will be made for the relocation and/or adjustment of said utility facilities, and for the installation of any new facilities. In the event of any justifiable claims from the road contractor for delays or interference caused by said utilities, the City of Portsmouth hereby agrees to be responsible for said claims, provided the City is advised in writing by the Highway Department at t'h~ time of delay that the Road Contractor intends to file a claim. The Highway Commissioner shall decide all eaestions, diffi- culties and disnutes of what ever nature that may arise because of the delay. Said utilities are identified as follows: U~ility O~mer City of Po=tsmouth Portsmouth Gas Company The Chesapeake and Potomac Tel. Company U. S. Navy Ty?e of Facility Sanitary Sewer and Water ~as ~l~phone Power and Sanitary Sewer"