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February 22. 2005 . Funding is available in the budget line for this change. Motion by Mr. Whitehurst, and seconded by Ms. Psimas, to adopt the following resolution, and was adopted by the following vote: "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS IN EXCESS OF 25% OF THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNTS FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE FREDERICK BOULEVARD WATER STORAGE AND PUMPING FACILITY. WHEREAS, in 2002, the City of Portsmouth entered into contracts for the design and the construction of the Frederick Boulevard Water Storage and Pumping Facility; and WHEREAS, since the contracts were awarded, unanticipated events such as the relocation of the project from the City Compound, ensuing acquisition costs and additional construction costs resulting from the new site have caused the actual cost of the construction project to exceed the contract amounts of $470,473 for the design and $3,817,000 for the construction by more than 25%; and WHEREAS, City Code section 12-183 requires that City Council authorize any increase to a contract in excess of 25% of the original contract amount. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia that it hereby authorizes the expenditure of funds in excess of 25% of the original contract amounts for the design and construction of the Frederick Boulevard Water Storage and Pumping Facility. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be included in the Contract Documents for this project. Ayes: Heretick, Moody, Psi mas, Randall, Smith, Whitehurst, Holley Nays: None - New Business - 05 - 80 - Boards and Commissions There were no appointments. 05 - 81 - Items Submitted by Council Members There were no items submitted. 05 - 82 - Report on Pending Items There were no pending items. 05 - 83 - Non-Agenda Speakers 1. Deputy Charles Kerry, 701 Crawford Street, introduced the Project Lifesaver program to the citizens of Portsmouth. 2. Cheryl K. Jenkins, 1625 Belafonte Drive, spoke on March of Dimes Walk-America events on May 14, 2005. 3. Edward (Ned) McCabe, 602 Rockbridge Road, spoke on three History Commission Projects: the 1812 Overture Project, June 14, 2005, Flag Day, and a ceremony commemorating the Battle of Craney Island. Also, he mentioned a State award for the Portsmouth Reads Program. 4. Dan Wendell, 113 Afton Parkway, spoke on personal property concerns in Cradock.