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February 23, 1965 vote: On motiOn of Mr. Leary, the following ordinance was approved on first reading, without dissenting "AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $135,000.00 FROM THE GENEP~L CAPITA~ IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING SANITARY SEWERS IN VICTORY PARK." 65-41 - "Bids The following bids were received: A. Stuart Bolling Co., Inc. A. G. Pinkston Co. Sam B. Archbell J. A. S. Builders, Inc. Vice Construction Co. Central Builders Strickland Brothers A. Stuart Bolling Co., were opened on February 11, 1965, for the construction of the Victory Park sewers. 123 141 153 Inc. being the low bidder $112 277.98 llS S58.75 117 617.45 123 186.20 551.22 337.37 140.20 I recommend that the contract be awarded this firm." Motion of Mr. Knight to concur in the recom~enda.tion of the City Manager was adopted, without dissenting vote. 65-42 - "I submit the attached resolution pertaining to the Colonel Crawford Common Plan and recommend its adoption." On motion of Mr. Eastes, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: "~EREAS, the plan for the development of the Colonel Crawford Common has been presented by the Planning Commission to this Council.and to the public; and WHEREAS, the said plan presents a blueprint for a great step forward in the revitalfzation of downto~m Portsmouth; and g~EREAS, it is the intention of this Council to create a parking authority to facilitate the execution of the said plan when it shall be most advantageous so to de. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City.of Portsmouth, Virginia, that the plan, "Toward Implementation - Colonel Crawford Common" is hereby enthusiastically approved and endorsed as the plan for the revitalization and economic development of the downtown area of the City of Portsmouth. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all the officers, employees, agencies, and citizens of this city, and all other persons interested in its welfare are hereby urged to do whatever is necessary to put into effect the plan for the Colonel Crawford Common." 65-43 - "I submit the attached ordinance and recommend that it be placed on first reading. This appropriates $5,000 toward the implementation of the Colonel Crawford Common Plan. This wilI cover necessary expenses needed to get this project initiated.' On motion of Mr. Barnes, the following ordinance was approved on first reading, without dissenting vote: "AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $5,000.00 FROM THE GENERAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COLONEL CRAWFORD COMMON PLAN." 65-44 - "I submit herewith a letter from the Superintendent of Schools advising me that they have abandoned the temporary school building at 380] Race Street across from the Westhaven School. This is the property which the School Board was using as a maintenance building. The Portsmouth Girls' Club is anxious to use this building for their club. We previously provided them with facilities on Camden Avenue, but it was necessary for them to move as the building was taken by Interstate 264. I recommend t~at I be authorized to negotiate with the Portsmouth Girls' Club regarding the use of this building." Motion of Mr. Dillon to concur in the recommendation of the City Manager was adopted, without dissenting vote. 65-45 - "I recommend that I be authorized to employ the firm of Yates & Boggs, Architects, for the design and engineering for the proposed new jail and court facilities. It will take approximately 360 days to complete the architectural and engineering work necessary for this building." Motion of Mr. Knight to concur in the ~ecommendation of the City Manager was adopted, without dissenting vote. 65-46 - "I submit the attached resolution and recommend its adoption. It is necessary for the Council to establish rules and regulations, regarding the submission of printed arguments, to be mailed to the qualified voters along with the proposed ordinance pertaining to the sale of beer on Sunday. This is in accordance with Section 5 of Chapter 10 of the City Charter." On motion of Mr. Barnes, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: "WHEREAS, a special election has been called for April 20, 1965, upon the question of repealing the ordinance permittfng the sale of beer and wine on Sundays, and Section 3 of Chapter 10 of the City Charter provides for the mailing to qualified voters of printed eopies of arguments with respect to the issue, subject to certain provisions therein contained.