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May 28, 2002 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth: Section 1: - That the Council of the City of Portsmouth hereby endorses the construction as soon as feasible of the six major projects included in the referendum as critical elements for the future travel and commerce needs of the region. Section 2: - That the Council of the City of Portsmouth hereby endorses and pledges to support passage of the regional transportation referendum on November 5, 2002. Section 3: - That the Council of the City of Portsmouth hereby endorses giving the citizens of the City of Portsmouth and the Hampton Roads region the opportunity to vote to pass the transportation referendum on November 5, 2002." Ayes: Benn, Griffin, Moody, Pitts, Robinett, Whitehurst, Holley Nays: None 02 - 162 - Adoption of a motion to exceed the 25% limit of allowable change orders to the contract for improvements of Middle Street from High Street to Queen Street. Recommendation: · Adoption of a motion to exceed the 25% limit of allowable change orders to the contract for improvements of Middle Street from High Street to Queen Street. Purpose and Need: · With the completion of the new Middle Street Garage, work on that project uncovered the original brick street in the block of Middle Street fronting the Garage. · Due to the community interest in restoring the original brick street, and the difficulty due to its condition, an alternative proposal was accepted by the Vision 2005 Committee to extend the "street print" design that was proposed for the new block of Middle Street to the block between Queen and London. · The addition of the "street print" will result in the total project cost exceeding the 25% in allowable change orders to the original construction contract. Financial Impact: · The cost of the additional "street print" is approximately $41,000. Funds to complete this work are available within the original project budget in the Capital Improvements Fund. Motion by Mr. Robinett, and seconded by Mr. Moody, to exceed the 25% limit of allowable change orders to the contract for improvements of Middle Street from High Street to Queen Street, and was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Benn, Griffin, Moody, Pitts, Robinett, Whitehurst, Holley Nays: None - New Business - 02 - 163 - Boards and Commissions There were no appointments. 02 -164 - Items Submitted by Council Members Councilman Benn spoke on the 118th Memorial Day Parade and congratulated Ports Events on an outstanding job. Councilman Whitehurst spoke on using the former Portside area and the water stage for more activities.