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R. C. P.
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<br />November 8, 1921
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<br /> "We were impressed with the vast growth of the City of B~ltimore and with t~e public
<br />spirit of its citizens. Frtm comparatively a small town it has by the co-operation and energy
<br />ef its-~ople gr~w~ in a ~few years to one of the leadin~ manufacturing aad commercial centers
<br />Of the country. Its annual budget is about $38,000,000 and is raised on a tax rate of $2.9?
<br />per $100. In addition to th~s, abutting owners are required to pay for street paving an~
<br />sidewalks and to also maintain sidewalks. The period of payment for pavements extends over
<br />10 year s.
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<br /> "It is thought that thais trip was well worth the small cost to the city and much valuable
<br />information has been obtained.
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<br />"Respectfully submitted,
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<br /> Robt. A. Hutohins, Jr., Mayor.
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<br /> J. P. Jervey, City Manager."
<br /> On m~tion of M~. Hall, the report was received and ordered ~o be filed, each member of
<br /> the Council to be furnished with a copy of same.
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<br /> Mr. H~ll moved that ~he City Manager look into the advisability of the City constru'ct-
<br />lng a public comfort station on the Court House grounds and report as to same to the Council.
<br /> The motion was adopted,
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<br /> Th~ following c6~mUnications were remd from the City Manager:
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<br /> lsd. Forwards bills from the City Sergeant for boar~ an~ committal fees of prisoners
<br />for the motth of Sop%ember, $o amount of $2~q$.~2, of which $4~.50 is for~ committal fee$~' for
<br />mp,~th of October, mo amount of $~30.78, $4~.50 ~f same being for committal fees.
<br /> On motion, the bills were referred to the Finance Committee.
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<br /> 2nd. Transmitted following copy of a le~tte~ from the
<br />relative to the conduct of our Fire Dep~t~ent at th~ fire which
<br />Norfolk:
<br /> "West Norfolk, Va.,
<br /> "Gen'l. J. P. Jervey, City Manager,
<br /> Portsmouth, Va.
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<br />"Dear Sir:--
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<br />Hampton Roads Marine Repair Ce.
<br /> recently occurred, at West
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<br />Oct. llth, 1921.
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<br /> We desists to express tO you and the City Fire Department our deep appreci-
<br />ation for the able assistance rendered us during the fire recently a~ our plant at West Norfolk.
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<br /> The efficimmcy of Chief Stanley and his assistants prevented a loss which
<br />would have doubled, had they not responded.
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<br /> ' We especially feel g~at~ful, as we
<br />which took them beyond the City limits and the manner
<br />done with such dispatch.
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<br />realize they were responding to an alarm
<br />in which they had to reach us, which was
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<br /> Again thanking you and the Fire Department for their assistance at a time
<br />of our greatest need and that we may, at s~ome time, be of help to you, we are
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<br />"Vet y t ru ly your
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<br />HAMPTON ROADS MARINE BEPAIR CO.
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<br />By W. F. Dunn,
<br /> J. E. Carroll."
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<br />On motion, the communications were ordered to be filed.
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<br /> 3rd. "Hontrable City Council, Portsmouth, Va,
<br /> "Gentlemen:--
<br /> I am transmitting herewith bills from the Commission of Roads and Bridges
<br />for maintenance and operation of the Wes.t Norfolk Bridge.
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<br /> · I~ is probable that we have sufficient funds on hand to pay for accrued
<br />maintenance amounting t~ $1~?.2~ and for the additional maintenance for the rest of the year,
<br />as an appropriation of $2,000.00 was made for this purpose.
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<br />~ 'The accrued cost of operation to Sept. let is $2,0~8.87 and the cost 'for
<br />the~ remaining four months of the yemr will be $290.00, making a total of $2,388.87.
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<br /> TO allow a smmll margin, it is recommended that an appropriation of $2~00.
<br />~emade for this purpose.
<br /> "Ver~ truly yours,
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<br /> J. P. Jervey, City Manager."
<br />On motion, the recommendation was referred to Finance Committee.
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<br />"Honormble City .C~ancil,
<br /> Portsmouth, Va.
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<br />"October 17th, 1921.
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