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<br />A~ril 8, 1986
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<br /> "The Portsmouth Redevelopment and Housing Authority (PRHA) has requested an appropriation
<br />of $200,000 as additional funding for the Commercial Facade Loan Program.
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<br /> PRHA has set aside $400,000 of their own funding to finance the loan program. However,
<br />continued interest in the improvement program has caused an increase in demand for these funds
<br />To date, the Authority has closed 17 !~Ks in the amount of $348,280, and has four loans
<br />pending.
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<br /> The continued requests for applications from downtown merchants indicate sufficient
<br />interest to merit an additional appropriation at this time. As you know, we have previously
<br />designated approximately $1.49 million from our recent bond sale for rehabilitative loan pro-
<br />grams of this kind. The additional $200,000 will be loaned to PRHA from these existing bond
<br />proceeds. I~ will be repaid to the City by PRHA in quarterly installments over ten years at
<br />8% interest. '
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<br /> Council's favorable consideration of this request is advised based on the proven demand
<br />for the facade improvement loeans, and the continued interest in the Commersial Loan Program."
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<br /> On motion of Mr. Beamer and seconded by Mrs. Webb, the following ordinance was approved
<br />on first readlng, and was adopted by unanimous vote:
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<br />"AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $200,000 FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR THE
<br />COMMERCIAL FACADE LOAN PROGR~XI."
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<br /> 86-104 Letter from the City Manager recommending adoption of an ordinance to close a
<br />portion of a 16' alley on the west side of Tyre Neck Road.
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<br /> "P. H. Boyette, Jr., and Company, Inc., made application
<br />west side of Tyre Neck Road in connection with development of
<br />intersecti6n of Tyre Neck Road and Churchland Boulevard.
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<br />to close a 16'
<br />its commercial
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<br />alley on the
<br />property at the
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<br /> Viewers were appointed by City Council and have reported
<br />result to adjoining property owners, the Planning Commission
<br />street closure. The remalnmng portion of the alley was closed
<br />Gay Funeral Home in 197~.
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<br />that no inconveniefice would
<br />recommends approval of this
<br />by application of Loving and
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<br />It is, therefore, reconmended that City Council adopt the attacheff ordinance."
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<br /> On motion of Mr. Gray and seconded by ~r. Beamer, the following ordinance was adopted on
<br />first and final reading, and by the following vote:
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<br />"AN ORDINANCE CLOSING A PORTION OF A 16' ALLEY ON THE WEST SIDE OF TYRE NECK ROAD."
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<br />Ayes; Beamer, Corprew, Gray, Lucas, Webb, Whitlow, Holley
<br />Nays: None
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<br /> 86-105 Letter from the C~ty Manager recommending adcption of an ordinance to close a
<br />portion of Second Street.
<br />
<br /> "P. H. Boyette, Jr., and Company, Inc., made application to close a portion of Second
<br />Street.
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<br /> Viewers were appointed by City Council and have reported
<br />result to adjoining property owners. The Planning Commission
<br />street closnre. As an adjoining property owner, the City of
<br />of the closed street.
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<br />that no inconvenience would
<br />recommends approval of this
<br />Portsmouth would obtain one half
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<br /> It, is therefore, recommended that City Council adopt the attaahed ordinance closing a
<br />portion of Second Street."
<br />
<br /> On motion of Mr. Gray and seconded by Mrs. Lucas, the following ordinance was adopted
<br />on first and final reading, and by the following vote:
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<br />"AN ORDINANCE CLOSING A PORTION OF SECOND STREET."
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<br />Ayes: Beamer, Corprew, Gray, Lucas, Webb, Whitlow, Holley
<br />Nays: None
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<br /> 86-106 Letter from the City Mana[er recommending adoption of an ordinance to amend
<br />Chapter 21 of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, 1973, by adding thereto Section 21-98.1,
<br />pertaining to police animals.
<br />
<br /> "As you are aware, the Chief of Police has recently established a Mounted Horse Patrol
<br />Unit. Along with our K-9 Corps, this unit utilizes police animals. The current language in
<br />the City Code does not specifically make it illegal to mistreat or touch these animals. Such
<br />mistreatment needlessly exposes the Citizens, officers and animals to potential injury.
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<br /> In order to protect the safety of our citizens as well as the well being of the police
<br />animals, Chief roziol has recommended that the attached ordinance by approved by you, Your
<br />approval would make it illegal to mistreat any police animal or to touch any animal after
<br />being directed not to do so by a police officer.
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<br />I concur with the Chief's recommendation and encourage your approval."
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