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February 14, 1954 84-46(g) Motion of Mr. Whitlow and seconded by Mr. Barnes, to session to discuss the following, and was adopted by unanimous vote: (1) Use, Sale, or Acquisition of Public Property; (2) Consultation and Briefing on Legal Matters including Contracts and Litigation; (3) A Personnel Matter; (4) Boards and Commissions. go into an execntive Council went into executive session at 9:41 p.m. Council reconvened at 10:05 p.m. REPORTS FROM THE CITY MANAGER - 84947 - Letter from the City Manager recommending adoption of an ordinance to appropriate $'~',500 from the Public Utility CaPital Improvement Fund for Engineering and Inspection Service pertaining to the Godwin Street Reservoir. "The Acting Director of Public.~tilities has requested $8,500 from the approved 1984/85 CIP for the preparation and issuance of Bid documents along with providing inspection and con- struction services for the renovation of the circa 1919, 2 million gallon ground storage re- servoir at the Godwin Street complex. Originally, it was thought that the entire structure would have to be replaced at a cost in excess of $1.1 million. However, after a complete and thorough study, it appears the walls and base are structurally sound and only the bea~s, columns and slab roof needs to be replaced The cost for this construction is estimated at $210,000. The attached ordinance would authorize an appropriation in the amount of $8,500 to initiate this work. A subsequent appropriation for the construction funds will be necessary after the bids are received and evaluated." On motion of Mr. Gray and seconded by Mr. Beamer, the following ordinance was approved on first reading, and by unanimous vote: "AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $8,500 FROM THE FUND FOR ENGINEERING AND INSPECTION SERVICES REPAIR OF THE GODWIN STREET RESERVOIR." PUBLIC UTILITY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PERTAINING TO THE RENOVATION AND 84-48 Letter from the City Manager recommending adopti6n of:an ordinance to appropriate $50,000 from the Capital Improvement Fund for replacement of traffic signals along the High Street corridor from Tyre Neck Road to Frederick Boulevard. "At my request, over the last six months, the Traffic Engineer has been working to improv the traffic signal equipment on High Street from Tyre Neck Road to Frederick Boulevard. The objective was to provide modification of ~he existing traffic system which would reduce the congestion now being experienced. A multitude of tests was conducted as well as discussions with various traffic signal suppliers. The results showed that the newer existing interface equipment could not be integrated with the existing antiquated controllers. In order to provide for traffic progression in this corridor, the ~ld equipment must be replaced. This year's Capital Improvement Budget included $50,000 for this purpose. The Traffic Engineer recommends appropriation Of these bonds and ~n concur with his recommendation On motion of Mr. Gray and seconded by ~r. Beamer, the following ordinance was approved on first reading, and by unanimous vote: "AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $S0,000 FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR REPLACEMENT OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS ALONG THE HIGH STREET CORRIDOR FROM TYRE NECK ROAD TO FREDERICK BOULEVARD.':' 84-49 - Letter from the City Manager recommending adoption of an ordinance to appropriate $12,850 from the Capital Improvement Fund for improvements to Portsmouth's Sleepy Hole Golf Course. "The current Capital Improvement Program includes authorization for rebuilding and e~- %a~ln~ tees at Portsmouth Sleepy Hole Golf Course. S~veral tees are in poor condition due to Reavy play on rather limited tee surfaces. This project will result in resodding of three tees and widening their surface, thus providing a larger teeing area and less intensive wear in the future. The project was originally suggested by the Ladie Professional Golf Association as an improvement for the annual LPGA tournament, but the work will also benefit players on a year- round basis. Moreover, it will protect theC~y~si~$~t Sleepy Hole and prevent larger scale repairs in the Euture. One bid was received as follows: Amount City Estimate $1~00 United Turf, Inc. 11,371.66 The required~ appropriation, including contingencieS, is Per Cent 100.0 59.9 $12~850.