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238- <br /> <br />SeDtember 12, 1995 <br /> <br /> A resolution endorsing this project is required as part <br />of the grant application process. I concur with the Deputy <br />City Manager's recommendation, and therefore, request your <br />approval of the attached resolution endorsing the grant <br />application." <br /> <br /> Motion by Mr. Robinett, and seconded by Mr. Clemons, <br />adopt the following resolution, and was adopted by the <br />following vote: <br /> <br />to <br /> <br /> "A RESOLUTION ENDORSING AN APPLICATION BY THE CITY OF <br />PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA, FOR A GRANT FROM THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT <br />OF TRANSPORTATiON'S ALTERNATIVE FUELS REVOLVING FUND. <br /> <br /> WHEREAS, the City of Portsmouth desires to file an <br />application for a grant under the Virginia Alternative Fuels <br />Revolving Fund, which is administered by the Virginia <br />Department of Transportation; and <br /> <br /> WHEREAS, if awarded, the grant funds will be utilized for <br />the purchase of three (3) vehicles dedicated to the use of <br />natural gas, the retrofitting of five (5) vehicles for bi-fuel <br />use, the conversion of one (1) vehicle for use of electricity, <br />and associated costs for data collection; and <br /> <br /> WHEREAS, the proposed application has the support of the <br />administrations of the City, the Portsmouth School Board, and <br />the Portsmouth Redevelopment and Housing Authority; and <br /> <br /> WHEREAS, the continuous investigation of alternative fuel <br />sources and uses has the potential for great economic and <br />health benefits to the citizens of the City of Portsmouth. <br /> <br /> NOW~ THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the council of the <br />City of Portsmouth hereby acknowledges its support for the <br />goals of the grant progrsan and authorizes the Acting City <br />Manager to take such measures and to execute such applications <br />and other documents as may be required for completion of the <br />grant application requirements. <br /> <br /> BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the City of <br />Portsmouth be and hereby is directed to forward a copy of this <br />resolution to the Virginia Department of Transportation for <br />inclusion as part of the city's proposal application under this <br />program." <br /> <br />Ayes: Clemons, Griffin, Hawks, Martin, Pitts, Roblnett, Webb <br />Nays: None <br /> <br />- NEW BUSINESS - <br /> <br />95-423 - Mr. Clemons offered the following nominations for <br />appointments to the following Boards and Commissions: <br /> <br />Community Criminal Justice Board <br /> <br />Regina H%unphrey to be appointed to fill a three year term <br />ending June 13, 1998. <br /> <br />Community Services Board <br /> <br />Ray S. Twine to be appointed to fill an unexpired term ending <br />June 30, 1997, replacing Mary H. Norris, <br /> <br />Crane¥ Island Study Co=~ission <br /> <br />Daniel Duncan to be appointed to fill a term ending January 1, <br />1996. <br /> <br /> <br />