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October 12, 2004 · ISTEA principles indicate that "transportation directly affects our access to activities, goods, and services which we value, defines the very shape of our communities, and determines our ability to take advantage of social, economic, and cultural opportunities. Post-ISTEA legislation should facilitate the transportation improvements Americans need to improve their daily lives." · These principles are also in accordance with the City's vision and mission statements for the Portsmouth 2025 Comprehensive Plan. Financial Impact: · City Council approved the appropriation of $250,000 in the Capital Improvement Program for the Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve Nature Center as matching money for a $200,000 grant from the Department of Conservation and Recreation. · This proposed transportation funding requires a 20% match. If approved, the existing $250,000 CIP appropriation would also be utilized to provide the matching funds for this program. Motion by Mr. Smith, and seconded by Ms. Psimas, to adopt the following resolution, and was adopted by the following vote: "A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE COMMONWEALTH TRANSPORTATION BOARD TO ESTABLISH A CONSTRUCTION PROJECT FOR IMPROVEMENTS AT HOFFLER'S CREEK WILDLIFE PRESERVE IN THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH. WHEREAS, in accordance with Commonwealth Transportation Board construction allocation procedures, it is necessary that a request by Council resolution be made in order that the Virginia Department of Transportation program a transportation enhancement project in the City of Portsmouth. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, that it hereby requests the Commonwealth Transportation Board to establish a project for improvements at Hoffler's Creek Wildlife Preserve in the City of Portsmouth. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Portsmouth hereby agrees to pay 20% of the eligible costs for planning, design, and construction of this project in accordance with Section 33.1-44 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, and that if the City of Portsmouth subsequently elects to cancel this project, the City of Portsmouth hereby agrees to reimburse the Virginia Department of Transportation for the total amount of the eligible costs expended by the Department through the date the Department is notified of such cancellation." Ayes: Heretick, Moody, Psimas, Randall, Smith Nays: None -New Business- 04 - 399 - Boards and Commissions There were no appointments. 04 - 400 - Items Submitted by Council Members > Motion by Ms. Randall, and seconded by Mr. Heretick, that the City Clerk's annual salary rate be increased to $62,630, effective immediately, and that the 2004-2005 Classification and Pay Plan be amended to show an annual rate of $64,509 for the City Clerk, effective January 1,2005, and was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Heretick, Moody, Psimas, Randall, Smith Nays: None