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May 13, 1986
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<br /> 86-154
<br />City Manager
<br />and Columbia
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<br />Letter from the City Manager recommending adoption of a motion authorizing the
<br />to enter into a contract for constructxon of sidewalks located at South Court,
<br />Streets with an exclusive contractor. '
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<br /> "As you are aware, the 1985-86 Priority Action Plan identifies $1.5 million for street-
<br />scape improvements along South and Bart street located in Olde Towne South. The decision to
<br />initiate work along the South and Bart Street corridor was based upon the private sector
<br />interest in the development of this corridor. There are three multi-family development project~
<br />and several major renovations within this corridor which demonstrates a significant commitment
<br />(and investment) in a previously blighted area. These developments (total private sector
<br />· nvestment of over $6.5 million) are nearing completion and I have been asked that the City
<br />expedite the replacement of sidewalks and othsr sidewalk amenities to allow for occupancy~.
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<br /> Virginia Power ~s expediting mrs efforts to develop cos~ estimates to relocate the over-
<br />head lines to underground conduit. It is felt that this relocation would dramtically improve
<br />the visual aesthtics of the neighborhood much like what was accomplished previously in Olde
<br />Towne. However, Virginia Power's schedule does not coincide with the developer's construction
<br />schedule to allow for occupancy. The Director of Public Works recommends that the City use
<br />existing funds designated for matching development projects to construct requested improvements
<br />(sidewalks) at this time.
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<br /> I, therefore, recommend the adoption of a motion to authorize the City Manager to enter
<br />into an a~reement with the developer for construction of the improvements. This action would
<br />constitue a finding by the Council tha~ the awarding of this agreement, in this manner, is in
<br />best interes~ of the City and thus be ~n compliance with the City's procurement procedures."
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<br /> Motion of Mr. Beamer and seconded by Mrs. Lucas, that authorization be granted to the
<br />City Manager to enter into a contract for construction of sidewalks located at South, Court,
<br />and Columbi~ Streets with an e×clusive contrac~or~ and was adopted by unanimous vote.
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<br /> 86-155 Letter from the City Manager recommending adoption of a motion to refund $183.06
<br />(with interest) to H. C. Richardson for 1984 and 1985 Business License.
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<br /> "The Commissioner of Revenue is requesting a refund of $183.06 to H. C. Richardson
<br />3644 Wright Road, Portsmouth, Virginia 23703. '
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<br />1984 and 1985 Business License, an~ was adopted by unanimous vote.
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<br /> 86-156 - Letter from the City!Manager recommending adoption of a motxon to refund
<br />(without interest) to Fulton G. Neathery for 1985 Personal Property Taxes.
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<br /> "The Commissioner of Revenue is requesting a refund of $624.37
<br />4801 Templar Drive,
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<br /> Mr. Richardson purchased a 19i84 and 1985 Business License in the City of Portsmouth. He
<br />not required to have a license, therefore a refund is due taxpayer, with interest.
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<br /> I recommend that Council adop!t this motion and a refund be granted."
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<br /> Motion of Mr. Beamer and seconded by Mr. Gray, that authorization be granted to refund to
<br />C. Richardson, 3644 Wright Road!, Portsmouth, Virginia 25703, $183.06 (with interest) for
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<br />$624.37
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<br />Portsmouth, Virginia 23705.
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<br />to Fulton G. Neathery,
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<br /> Mr. Neathery lived in Zuni, Virginia January 1, 1985 and moved to Portsmouth in February
<br />1985. He purchased decals on three vehicles and paid a prorated personal property tax to
<br />Portsmouth. Zuni does not prorate~ therefore, Mr. Neathery paid personal property taxes to
<br />them.
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<br /> I recommend that Council adopt this motion and a refund be granted."
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<br /> Motion of Mr. Beamer an~ seconded by Mr. Gray, that authoriztion be granted to refund to
<br />Fulton G. Neathery, 4801 Templar Drive, Portsmouth, Virginia 23703, $624.37 (without interest)
<br />for 1985 personal property tax, and was adopted by unanimous vote.
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<br />- NEW BUSINESS
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<br /> Motionc~ft:Mr~fBeamer seconded by Mr. Whitlow to suspend the rules to hear speakers registr~
<br />ing after 7:00 p.m., was adopted by 4-2 O~ebb-Lucas).
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<br /> Motion of Mr. Gray and seconded by Mr. Beamer .to suspend the rules to allow Mr. Overton
<br />~ additional minutes, and was adopted hy unanimous vote.
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<br /> 86-157 Jesse H. Overton, 82 Ericsson Street, representing the St. Julien's Citizens
<br />Committee, spoke on the Environmental Impact Statement concerning hazardous waste.
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<br /> 86~158 = Hugh B. Slaydon, Jr. 635 Douglas Avenue, representing the Port Norfolk Civic
<br />League, presented a Resolution on the Western Freeway, and to raa~rm their opposition to
<br />the plans for the ¥~estern Freeway in their community. He stated the major problems 1)missing
<br />lin~ 2) priority of l~s, 3) funding.
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<br /> 86-159 - Wilmer C. Cooke, Sr., 609 Powhatan Avenue, spoke on conditions in City Park area
<br />and proration of business l~a.
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<br /> 86-160 - Louise C. Anderson, 2517 Bayview Blvd., spoke concerning the "No Overnight Parkin
<br />Signs" placed on the north side of B~view Blvd. He asked if stickers could be issued to help
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