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<br /> March 28, 1995
<br /> Moti°n bY~l~l~ Griffin, and seconded by'Mr. Pitts, to adopt
<br />the following ordinance, and Was adopted by the follOwing vote:
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<br /> "A/~ ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $100,000 FROM THE CAPITAL
<br />IMPROVEMENTS FUND TO MAKE RENOVATIONS TO PUBLICLY-OWNED
<br />BUILDINGS TO COMPLY WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT."
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<br />AYes: Clem°ns, Griffin, Hawks, Martin, Pitts, Robinett, Webb
<br />NaYs: None
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<br /> Motion by Mr. Hawks, and seconded by Mr. Robinett, to award
<br />a contract to Drake Construction Company, in the amount of
<br />$125,000 to make renovations to publicly-owned buildings, and
<br />was adopted by the following vote:
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<br />Ayes: Clemons, Griffin, Hawks, Martin, Pitts, Robinett, Webb
<br />Nays: None
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<br />95-144 - Letter from the City Manager recommending adoption of
<br />an ordinance to amend Chapter 23 of the City Code by amending
<br />Sections 23-27 (a) and (d), and 23-28, and by enacting a new
<br />Section 23-27 (e) pertaining to weeds and debris.
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<br /> "The proposed modifications to the City's weed ordinance
<br />will streamline the paperwork and reduce the time required to
<br />bring certain lots into compliance. Approximately 100 parcels
<br />are considered chronic problems each year from having unknown
<br />owners, having escheated to the Commonwealth, or having known
<br />owners who are out of the area and neglect to maintain their
<br />property.
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<br /> Under this new ordinance, the City will advertise these
<br />lots annually and thereafter mow the property without further
<br />notice. All charges, plus a $75.00 administrative fee, will be
<br />assessed as a lien against the taxes on the property each time
<br />the property is mowed.
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<br /> I, therefore, recommend your adoption of the proposed
<br />revisions to the City Code."
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<br /> Motion by Mr. Pitts, and seconded by Mr. Clemons, to adopt
<br />the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote:
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<br /> "AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 23 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY
<br />OF PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA (1988) BY AMENDING SECTIONS 23-27 (A)
<br />AND (D), AND 23-28 AND BY ENACTING A NEW SECTION 23-27 (E)
<br />THERETO, PERTAINING TO WEEDS AND DEBRIS."
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<br />Ayes: Clemons, Griffin, Hawks, Martin, Pitts, Robinett, Webb
<br />Nays: None
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<br />95-145 - Letter from the City Manager recommending adoption of
<br />ordinances to amend Section 5-66 pertaining to bicycles, and
<br />SeCtion 6-5 pertaining to skating and skateboarding on the
<br />Seawall.
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<br />a. An ordinance amending Section 5-66 by adding a reference to
<br />bicycles on the seawall, at Riverfront Park and Portside.
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<br />b. An ordinance amending Section 6-5 by lowering the penalty
<br />provision.
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<br /> "A review of Section 6-5 of the City Code pertaining to
<br />boats and waterways reveals that it addresses the use of wheeled
<br />devices, including bicycles, on the Seawall and adjacent areas.
<br />It is deemed appropriate to remove bicycles from the coverage of
<br />this section, and to place it in Chapter 5 pertaining bicycles,
<br />where it would be more logically located for law enforcement
<br />officials and the public.
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