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015 February 14, 1995 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk be and hereby is, directed to forward a copy of this Resolution to the Virginia Department of Forestry for inclusion as part of the City's Grant proposal Application under the Program." Ayes: Griffin, Hawks, Martin, Pitts, Robinett, Webb Nays: Clemons 95-75 - Letter from the City Manager recommending adoption of a motion authorizing the City Manager to award a contract to Earth Design AssOciates, Inc. "Last year, City Council approved a resolution for an application to the Department of Environmental Quality for a grant to develop a shoreline access plan and a motion to transfer $20,000 from the Grants Contingency Account. The results of the study will provide an inventory of City-owned waterfront property and create a neighborhood based development plan for public access. A few select privately owned sites, such as the Old Russell Crab House, will be considered. The shoreline access plan will assist the City in meeting requirements of the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act and implementation of the proposed Vision 2005 Strategy. The Conunittee recommended Earth Design Associates, Inc. for the task. The grant will be matched with $20,000 of in-kind services provided by Planning staff. No cash outlay will be required. I, therefore, request your adoption of a motion to authorize the City Manager to award a contract in the amount of $20,000 to Earth Design Associates, Inc." Motion by Mr. Martin, and seconded by Mr. Pitts, to authorize the award of a contract to Earth Design Associates, Inc. for the development of a shoreline access plan, and was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Clemons, Griffin, Hawks, M~rtln, Pitts, Robinett, Webb Nays: None - NEW BUSINESS 95-76 - Mr. Clemons offered the following nominations for appointments to the following Commission: Transportation and Safety Commission Capt. Ronald W. Lewis to fill a term of three years, ending November 1, 1997, replacing H. K. Darden. Keith Lodge to fill a term of three years, ending November 1, 1997, replacing B. K. Rowley. Benjamin Howard to fill a term of three years, ending November 1, 1997, replacing Joseph Wright. Motion by Mr. Clemons, and seconded by Mr. Pitts, to close the nominations, and there being no further nominations, the above were approved by unanimous vote.