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528 August13.1996 96-280 - Letter from the City Manager recommending adoption of a motion to award a construction contract to Hi and Sons, Inc. for sidewalk improvements on High Street between Halifax Avenue and Douglas Avenue. "Community Development Block Grant funds are available for improvements along the High Street corridor which is a part of the Vision 2005 Plan. A project for sidewalk improvements along High Street, in the Midtown area, was developed through the Midtown Committee. Bids were received for this project on July 8, 1996 and bid results are as follows: Construction Contract (Hi and Sons, Inc.) $ 87,855 Contract Administration and Inspection $ 5,700 Contingencies $ 7,500 TOTAL ANTICIPATED PROJECT COST $101 055 The Director of Public Works recommends award of the construction contract to the Iow bidder, Hi and Sons, Inc. Community Development Block Grant Funds have previously been appropriated for this work. I concur with the Director of Public Works and recommend your approval of this item." Motion by Mr. Pitts, and seconded by Mr: Benn, to award a construction contract to Hi and Sons, Inc. for sidewalk improvements, and was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Benn, Clemons, Griffin, Martin, Pitts, Robinett, Holiey Nays: None 96-281, Letter from the City Manager recommending adoption of a motion to transfer $21,904 from the Grants Contingency Account to fund the second year of operations of the Police Department's Crime Analysis Grant. "The Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) has awarded the City of Portsmouth $21,904 in order for the Police Department to fund the second year of operations of the department's Crime Analysis Grant. This program is designed to improve the automation capabilities of the unit and to provide additional part-time data entry personnel. DCJS will cover 75% of the cost ($16,428). The local match covers the remaining 25% ($5,476). The cUrrent grant has been instrumental in allowing the Police Department to improve the tracking of convicted felons who are released on parole and the analysis of criminal offense data. Given the success associated with this project, I recommend the acceptance of this grant, and a motion to transfer $21,904 from the Grants Contingency Account." Motion by Mr. Pitts, and seconded by Mr. Martin, to tranSfer $21,904 to fund the s&cond Year of operations of the Police Department's Crime Analysis Grant, and was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Benn, Clemons, Griffin, Martin, Pitts, Robinett, HOlley Nays: None - NEW BUSINESS - 96-282 - Mr. Clemons offered the following nominations to Boards and Commissions: