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413 March 14, 1967 To our knowledge March 12, 1967 is the first time the public was made aware of any p~oposed change in subject ordinance, in view of this it is respectfully requested that a representative of this league be permitted to make a few remarks to the Council at the regular City Council meeting of March 14, 1967." On motion of Mr. Barnes, rules were suspended to hemr Mr. Keller, ~o spoke, asRing that action on the ordinance be deferred until an item is presented in the press, by the City Manager, explaining the expenditures involved. Motion of Mr. Smith to table action on the following ordinance until Mr. Keller's request is granted, was adopted, and by the following vote: Ayes: Smith, Johnson, King, Lea~z Nays: Barnes, Eastes~ Knight "~q ORDINanCE TO ;2~END SECTION 10-89 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PORTSMO~£H, VIRGINIA, 1961, BY ADDING S~4ITARY SEWERS TO THE LIST OF REQUIRED CAPITAL IMPROV£~NTS SET FORTH~HERBtN" 67-60 - "I submit the attached resolution and recommend its adoptidn. This approves a five-Fear Capital Improvement Program for the proposed anneKation area. This approves the ex?enditure of $5,579,854 ~dr a new school buildings, sewers~ storm drainage, and street and bridge construction. The street and bridge construction is contingent upon the State Highway Department's participation under the current law of 85% State and 15% local funds. This ~lso approves the expenditure of $902,576 for the purchase of additional equipment to serve the annexed area." On motion of Mr. King, the following resolution was adopted, without dissenting vote: "WHEREAS, the Council o~ the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, adopted an ordinance December 9, 1961, to petition the Circuit Court of Norfolk County, VirgSnia, for the annexation of certain territories lying in Norfolk County, now the City of Chesapeake; and ~HEREAS, said ordinance provided generally for the provisions planned for the future development of the terriiories proposed to be annexed; including the provision of public utilities and services therein; and WHEREAS, the City Manager has prepared an exhibit to be filed with the Court in said annexation proceeding setting forth the details of estimated~costs, projects and programs based upon existing conditions, to carry out the so-called five year capital improvement progr~ for the territories sought to be annexed. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Portsmouth ratifies and approves the Fiye Year Capital Improvement Program for the Annexation Area, in the principal amount of $5,379,854.00 and the purchase of additional equipment to serve said area in the principal amount of $902,376.00 as detailed upon an exhibit presented by the City Manager, which said exhibit is to be filed in the annexation proceedings and a copy of which is to be filed with the minutes of this meeting. Capital improvements for streets and highways as depicted in said exhi§it are contingent upon said projects being financed not to exceed fifteen per cent by the City of Portsmouth through Federal ~nd State programs." 67-61 - "I s~omit the attached resolution and recommend its adootion. This authorizes the signing of a contract for a grant Under the Open Space Program, It is necessary to sign this contract in order that we can receive our Federal fUnds ~o cover the purchase of the 0bici property." On motion of Mr, Bastes, the following resolution ~as adopted, without dissenting, vote: "WHEREAS, the City of Portsmouth (the "Appi~icant"), has heretofore submitted an application to the United States of America, Department of Housing and Urban Develooment (the "Government"), for a grant under Title VII of the Housing Act of 1961, as amended, with respect to a certain project identified as Project No. VA 0SA-25, for the purpose designated in the said application; and WHEREAS, the Government has approved the said application s~bject to certain conditions and has submitted to the Applicant a certain Contract for Grant identified as Contract No. VA OSA-25(G) (the "Contract")~ ~ar approval and execution by the Applicant, which said contract is ~atisfactory, NOW/?THEREFORE, BE-IT RESOLVED BY THE Council of the Applicant, that the said Contract, a copy of which is attached hereto, be and the same is hereby approved. The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to execute the said Contract in the name and on behalf of the Applicant, in as many counterparts as maybe necessary, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to affix or impress the official seal of the Applicant thereon and to attest the same. The orooer officer is directed to fegw~rrd the said executed counterparts of the said Contract to be Government, together with such other documents evidencing the approval and authorization to execute the same as may be required by the Government." -UNFINISHED BUSINESS- 67-46 - The following communication from the Director of Planning was read: "A~ ils regular monthly meeting on March 7, 1967, the City Planning Commission at your request again reviewed the matter of commercial rezoning on the southwest corner of Deep Creek Boulevard and Elliott Avenue. At this open public meeting, the Planning Commission was advised of petitions received by City Council favoring approval of rezoning petition Z-67-3 and was presented the very handsome model submitted at your public hearing in connection with the proposal. However, the Planning Com=mission resolved to stand by its earlier position and recommend denial of this application for ~easons stated. The Commission ex?teases appreciation for your interest in its opiniQn and for your concern over proper public presentation of all relevant facts." Motion of Mr. Knight to concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission to disapprove the application, was adopted, without dissenting vote.