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<br />November 8_ 1983
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<br /> '~A RESOLUTION REN~ING AND DESIGNATING THE~MT. HERMON RECREATIONAL FACILITY AS
<br /> THE JOSEPH E. PARKER, SR. COMMUNITY CENTER.
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<br /> WHEREAS, on the 16th day of April, 1983, death brought to a close the active life of
<br />Joseph E. Parker, Sr., a native of Portsmouth, who dedicated his life in exemplary service
<br />to promote the development of improved conditions for the citizens of the City.of Portsmouth
<br />and, specifically, the Mt. Hermon community; and
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<br /> WHEREAS, Joseph E. Parker, Sr. devoted ~imumerous hours of time and effort and lent his
<br />considerable talents to the task to be Performed on many boards and commissions of the City
<br />of Portsmouth; and
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<br /> WHEREAS, the stature he attained in the community by his exemplary ~ife and monumental
<br />achievements were well recognized and he, his wife Alice, and their seven children have all
<br />demonstrated an unselfish community spirit in devoting their efforts for the benefit of their
<br />neighbors and the community; and
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<br /> WHEREAS, {he community has suffered a great loss in the passing of Joseph E. Parker, Sr.,
<br />a loss e~i~h" was well recognized by this Council in the adoption of a resolution on May 10,
<br />1983; and
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<br /> WHEREAS, this Council had previously recognized the achievements of Joseph E. Parker by
<br />designating the gymnasium portion of the recreational facility in the Mt. Hermon Redevelopment
<br />Project as the Joseph E. Parker, Sr. gymnasium; and
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<br /> WHEREAS, it was his guidance as a leader of the community that caused significant strides
<br />in the total rebuilding of Mt. Hermon through extensive housing and community revitalization
<br />efforts and the construction of the recreational facility.
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<br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of'Portsmouth, Virginia that th~
<br />appreciation of this Counci.1 and the citizens of the City o~ Portsmouth for Joseph ~. Parker,
<br />Sr. may best be demonstrated by renaming the Mt. Hermon recreational facility and designating
<br />same as the Jo~seph E. Pa~ker, Sr. Communitp Center.
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<br /> BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk be, and she hereby is,
<br />a copy of this resolution to his wife, Alice B. Parker, in recognition
<br />respedted stature in this community."
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<br />instructed to forward
<br />of his service and
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<br />Ayes: Barnes, Beamer, Gray, Holley, Webb, Whitlow, Johansen
<br />Nays: None
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<br />83-424 - Letter from the City Manager:
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<br /> "By ordinance adopted October 9, 19~9, this Council closed certain streets within the
<br />former Williams Court Development Area for public safety purposes. At the time the streets
<br />were closed, easements were retained by the City for the purpose of operating utility services
<br />The Director of Public Works and the Director of Public Utilities have now indicated that the
<br />utilities have been discontinued, and retention of the easements are no longer required.
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<br /> The attorney examining the title for the property for the purchase of same by Farm Fresh
<br />has requested that the easements be released in order to clear up title questions concerning
<br />the purchase from the City of Chesapeake. The attached resolution would authorize the City
<br />Manager to sign a release deed which would resolve this matter and facilitate the sale of the
<br />property, I would, therefore, request that the City Council adopt the attached resolution
<br />authorizing me to execute the deed releasing the easements and rights-of~way of the City,
<br />which.was retained for the purpose of installing, maintaining, operating and replacing public
<br />utilities within, over and under the streets in issue."
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<br /> On motion of Mr. Barnes and seconded by Mrs. Webb, the following resolution was adopted,
<br />and by the following vote:
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<br />"A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO RELEASE CERTAIN UTILITY EASEMENTS
<br />(GARRETT STREET, GILLIS ROAD, JAMESON STREET, KEAY STREET, OLD STREET, REDGATE
<br />DRIVE AND SHILOH PLACE).
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<br /> WHEREAS, by ordinance adopted October~9~ 1979, £ertain streets within the former Williams
<br />Court development were closed and discontinued as public streets; and
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<br /> WHERE~S, by said ordinance, the. City of Portsmouth retained~easements and rights-of~way
<br />for the purpose of installing, maintaining, operating and replacing public utilities over,
<br />under and across said streets; and
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<br /> WHEREAS, the operation of said utilities has been discontinued and the easements and
<br />rights-of-way are no longer required by the City of Portsmouth.
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<br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia that th,
<br />City Manager be, and he hereby is, authorized to execute a deed releasing the easements and
<br />rights-of-way of the City of Portsmouth for the purpose of installing, maintaining, operating
<br />and replacing public utilities within, over, under and across the hereinafter-named streets:
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<br />PARCEL 1 - GARRETT STREET
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<br /> All that certain portion of Garrett Street extending from its intersection with
<br />the NorthWestern right-of-way of George Washington Highway to its terminus at the
<br />intersection with Redgate Drive.
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