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November 26. 1996 "Construction of a '~porta? entrance to Olde Towne on London Boulevard at Effingham Street is a part of the Vision 2005 Plan. On May 3, 1996, these modifications were approved by the DowntOwn Committee chaired by Councilman Robinett as well as the Mayor's Steering Committee. This project will improve the entrance to Olde Towne from the west while reducing the amount of through traffic in Olde Towne by enlarging the median and making other improvements between Effingham and Green Streets. Bids were received for this project on October 29, 1996. Modifications to the scope of the bid price resulted in the following reduced cost: Construction Contract (Techcon, Inc.) Contingencies $84,828 $ 5.172 TOTAL ANTICIPATED PROJECT COST $90,000 The Director of Public Works recommends award of the construction contract to the Iow bidder, Techcon~ Inc., and an appropriation of $90,000 from the Capital Improvements Contingency Fund for this Work. I concur with the Director of Public Works and, with your approval of this item, the remaining balance in the Capital Improvements Fund will be $3,366,783." Motion by Mr. Berm, and seconded by Mr. Martin, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: "AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $90,000.00 FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A "PORTAL" ENTRANCE TO OLDE TOWNE ON LONDON BOULEVARD." Ayes: Benn, Clemons, Griffin, Martin, Pitts, Robinett, Holley Nays: None Motion by Mr. Clemons, and seconded by Mr. Benn, to award a contract to Techcon, Inc. for construction of the "pod. al" entrance, and was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Benn, Clemon, Griffin, Martin, Pitts. Robinett, Holley Nays: None 96 - 394 - Resolution authorizing the City of Portsmouth's 1997 legislative proposals to be presented to the Portsmouth Delegation and members of the Virginia General Assembly in the 1997 session. "Attached for your consideration is the final draft of the City's 1997 Legislative Proposals. As indicated at the Public Work Session. the item on Signing a False Name to Traffic Summons has been removed at the request of the Commonwealth Attorney's Off~ce and the Police Department because the State Code currently covers it. A new item has been drafted at the request of Councilman Martin for the Effective Government section. We are asking the Portsmouth Delegation to support a study of regional economic development incentives. This study would review long term economic advantages for urban areas like Portsmouth and ultimately more stable regions. City Attorney Tim Oksman requested the addition of an item resulting from a study commissioned by the 1995 General Assembly on Sovereign Immunity (House Joint Resolution 33). This would be included under Items to Monitor. The report of the study committee concluded that State laws governing sovereign immunity should not be changed.