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May 25, 1993 <br /> <br /> WHEREAS, the proposed closure of the Norfolk Naval <br />Shipyard would have a devastating effect on the nation's <br />ability to repair speedily its vessels in time of national <br />crisis; and <br /> <br /> WHEREAS, the proposed closure of the Norfolk Naval <br />Shipyard would also seriously undermine the economies of all <br />Hampton Roads cities, in particular the City of Portsmouth <br />which is already comprised of almost 60% tax exempt land. <br /> <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City <br />of Portsmouth, Virginia, that it strongly opposes any proposal <br />to close the Norfolk Naval Shipyard on the grounds that a <br />closure would be seriously adverse to our nation's best <br />interests, as well as those of the City of Portsmouth and the <br />other Hampton Roads cities. <br /> <br /> BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk be directed to <br />forward a copy of this resolution to all Virginia congressional <br />representatives, to the Governor of the Commonwe&lth of <br />Virginia, and to the Virginia General Assembly representatives <br />of all of the Hampton Roads cities." <br /> <br />Ayes: Ctemons, Epperson, Griffin, Hawks, King, Pitts, Webb <br />Nays: None <br /> <br /> 93-213 - Motion of Mr. Pitts and seconded by Mr. King to <br />revisit the sign ordinance particularly in regard to window <br />signs, temporary signs, front footage requirements, "A" and "T" <br />frame signs, and an appeal process, and to hold a work session <br />and public hearing to help Council identify what would be best <br />for the city's business residents. The motion was adopted by <br />unanimous vote. <br /> <br />On motion meeting adjourned at 10:27 p.m. <br /> <br />Deputy Ci~cy Clerk <br /> <br /> <br />