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April 12, 1994 The total .grant award, of $62,000 in federal funds represents 50% .of the pro]eot costs. The required 50% local match will be through cash contributions provided by the PARC Place and the HER Shelter. I recommend approval of the funds and the transfer of $62,000 from the Grants Contingency Account to support the programs." two Motion by Mr. Clemons, and seconded by Mr. King, to transfer $62,000 to assist the PARC Place and HER shelters in providing much needed assistance to the homeless, and the motion was adopted by the following vote. Ayes: Clemons, Epperson, Griffin, Hawks, King, Pitts, Webh Nays: None 94-131 Letter from the City Manager recommending adoption of a motion authorizing the City Manager to award a contract to Urban Design Associates (UPA) for development plans in the City of Portsmouth. "Funds are included in the 1994 Community Development Program for the development of an Economic Development Plan for the City. A selection committee composed of staff reviewed proposals from four firms of national reputation. The proposal of Urban Design Associates (UDA) in conjunction with RER Economic Consultants was selected. The selection and cost negotiations were conducted in accordance with the City's purchasing code. This contract will initially provide for consulting services to cover the Downtown and Mid-City Commercial Activity areas. I, therefore, request your adoption of a motion to authorize the City Manager to award a contract in the amount of $165,000 to UDA." Motion by Mr. King, and seconded by Mr. Epperson, to award the contract of $165,000 to Urban Design Associates for consulting services to cover the Downtown and Mid-City Commercial Activity areas, and was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Epperson, Griffin, Hawks, King, Pitts, Webb Nays: Clemons - NEW BUSINESS - 94-132 - Mr. Clemons offered the following nominations for appointments to the following Boards and Commissions: Commission of Architectural Review (Port Norfolk/Park View) Gerry McCants to be appointed to a term of three years, effective April 1, 1994, replacing William D. Walker. Commissmon of Architectural Review (Olde Towne/Truxton Cradock) Yvette J. Caspers to be appointed to a term of three years, effective May 1, 1994, replacing Elbernice Wadley. Medical Colleqe of Hampton Roads J. Hunter Brantley to be reappointed to a term of three years, effective May 31, 1994.