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June 2~th, 1952. 1951 Angie L.& Earnest R. Murden, 2 pieces on Fift~ Avenue Wendell Thompson 38 S.S. Grace St. Virginia H. Cox - ~ acres E. of Belt Line M~ggie Harris Est., 757 Grace Stree~~ Tidewalter Realty Co~, 1-2-3 Blk. 5 Airline Blvd. 36.88 5.00 30.00 12.50 5.26 89.6& The following property was purchased in 1951 but the deeds were not recorded until 1952 and the Commissioner of Revenue has charged taxes for 1952 which should be relieved as follows: 1952 Joseph H. Neville Est. 30' S.S. North St. $ 7.5O Housing Authority of City of Portsmouth 67 various pieces (Old JeffryNilson Property) above taxes, was adopted. 5~8.76 $ 556.26 Please have the Council relieve these t~xes so I can clear my books." . C~y Collector be relieved of collecting the Motion of Mr. Bilisoly that the ~ ~th - "I submit the attached resolution and reco~nend its adoption." "Resolution - A RESOLUTION WITH REGARD TO THE PROPCSED BRIDGE AND ~JNNEL PROJECT CONNECTING N~WPOET kr~S, PORTS~IOUTH AND NOPd~OLK ViA 38th STREET IN NOHFOLK AND CRA~Y ISLAND P~DUTE: WP~AS, iu recent years passenger and motor traffic has increased in the Hampton Roads area to such an extent that the present facilities for handling this traffic is inadequate, ~nd WHEREAS, many new industries and new and enlarged defense establishments are now operating in this area dna others are considering locating here, and ~.~rEREAS, the population of the area is well over 600,000 people and is increasing rapidly, and WHEREAS, considerable length of time will be required in planning and constructing Bridge and Tunnel facilities between the Tidewater conmmnities of Newport News, Portsmouth and Norfolk and the adjacent communities during which time the present crowded cofldition will be aggravated by continued gro%%h and expausion of the area. NfN TH~.REFORE BE IT BESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORTSMOU~{, that Sectica I. That the City Council of Portsmouth concur in the action of the individual citizens and the local political subdivisions, the Na~y, Army and other units of the Federal Government and all others who have participated in the effort ~o bring about better facilities for relieving the traffic congestion in this area. Section II. That the City Council of Portsmouth concur in the action al- ready taken by the State Highway Commission and earnestly recommends that the Highway Commission continue its efforts to the exten~ of completing the entire project which when completed will connect the Peninsula with the other sections of Tidewater and will afford easy over-the-road travel for all of the citizens of the State as well as our thousands of visitors each year. Section III. That the Council of the City of Portsmouth offer its full co-operation and efforts in any way it may be helpful in achieving the ends herein petitioned. Section IV. That the City Clerk is directed to transm&t a copy of this Resolution to the State Highway Commission and to the proper authorities representing the Federal State and local Governments interested in the pro j act." On. motion o f Mr. Howard, said resolution was~dopted. Resolution - 5th - "I submit the attached resolution and reconmaend its adoption." .RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE REMbV~L OF TOLL COLLECTION FROM THE CRITTENDEN AND NANS~MOND BRIDGES OF THE JkMES RIVER BRIDGE SYSTE~. ~HEREAS, there are three toll brid~es viz: the Crittenden Bbidge, the Nanse- mond Bridge and the James River BridEe located on Route 17 between U.S. Route 58 and U.S. Route 60 and~ ~gHEEEAS, most of the vehicular traffic using said Route pass over all three bridges and are required to stop and purchase fare or stop and show tickets to bridge tender on each of the three bridges which consumes much time of the %raveling public as well as ad ~ding considerable cost to the operation~ of the bridge facilities and,