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December 10, 2002 BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, that the City Manager, acting for and on behalf of the City, is hereby authorized and directed to execute and to deliver a Water Contract with the Western Tidewater Water Authority and the City of Suffolk, dealing with a new raw water transmission main in Suffolk, its ownership, and its use for emergency raw water needs of Portsmouth, and also for other possible purposes. The contract shall be substantially the same as that which is attached hereto, subject to any non-substantial changes which may be approved by the Director of Public Utilities and the City Attorney. The City Manager is further authorized and directed, after execution and delivery of the contract, to implement It, and to perform all duties and tasks, and to exercise all rights and obligations, either expressly called for or reasonably implied by it. This authorization includes without limitation the granting of further assurances, the execution of other instruments and legal documents, the conveyance of real and personal property, and the assertion and protection of the City's rights and privileges thereunder." Ayes: Benn, Griffin, Moody, Pitts, Randall, Whitehurst, Holley Nays: None - New Business - 02 - 394 - Mr. Griffin offered the following nominations for the following Boards and Commissions: HAMPTON ROADS PLANNING DISTRICT COMMISSION - ALTERNATE Scott F. Demharter to be appointed to fill a term with no expiration date, replacing James G. Gildea. COMMUNITY CRIMINAL JUSTICE BOARD Scott F. Demharter to be appointed to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2004, replacing James G. Gildea. EMPOWERMENT 2010 GOVERNANCE BOARD Betty Lamb Motion by Mr. Griffin, and seconded by Mr. Benn, to close the nominations, and there being no further nominations, the above nominations were adopted by unanimous vote. 02 -395 - Items Submitted by Council Members Councilman Benn spoke on his prayer and said God Bless Us, Each and Every One, and the City of Portsmouth. Councilwoman Randall spoke on the National League of Cities, Councilman Whitehurst being elected to National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials (NBC LEO) and the opportunity to attend the conference. Councilman Whitehurst spoke on Councilwoman Randall being appointed to the Education Committee for NBC LEO and his appointment to the Environmental Committee. Councilman Pitts spoke on the Lightrail Tour at the National League of Cities Conference and his delightful ten years of service. Vice Mayor Griffin thanked the Council and the City of Portsmouth for the opportunity to represent the City on many occasions and for all the accolades won by the City of Portsmouth. He also, spoke on welcoming military organizations to Portsmouth, and congratulated all citizens for standing by Council in their deliberations.