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November S, 1983
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<br /> ih exces3-of ~h~ a~ho?i~'~d ~Un~ C~"b~~
<br />taken f~om ~he CIP'dontin~ency.
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<br /> For further bids, I will continue to examine alternatives for saving money on purchase
<br />of fire apparatus."
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<br /> On motion of Mr. G-ray end'seeo.nde&'~ylMr~:Webb, the following ordinance was approved on
<br />first reading, and was adopted by unanimous vote:
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<br />"AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $249,128 FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR THE
<br />PURCHASE OF TWO CUSTOM BUILT FIRE PUMPERS."
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<br /> 83-409 Letter from the City Manager recommending adoption of an ordinance to appropriat~
<br />$50,000 for the seventh year operation of the Parks and Recreation Department Incentive Fund.
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<br /> "For the past six years the Parks and Recreation Department Incentive Fund has provided
<br />50-50 matching monies for community recreation projects. This fund allows garden clubs, PTA's.
<br />recreation forums, athletic associations, and other civic and charitable groups to construct
<br />and improve recreational facilities by sharing the cost with the City.
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<br /> All projects are reviewed by the Parks and Recreation staff and then are submitted to the
<br />Parks and Recreation Commission for final approval. The current allocation of funds has been
<br />used and the Department is now requesting the funds included in the 1983-84 CIP. The appro-
<br />priation request is for $50,000; $25,000 will come from the City CIP Fund and this will be
<br />matched by $25,000 by city community groups.
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<br /> If you have any questions concerning this matter prior to Council meeting, please give
<br />me a call." . . ~
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<br /> On motion of Mr. Gray and seconded by Mrs. Webb, the following ordinance was approved on
<br />first reading, and was adopted by unanimous vote:
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<br />"AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $50,000 FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR THE
<br />OPERATION OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT INCENTIVE FUND."
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<br /> 83-410 Letter from the City Manager recommending adoption of an ordinance authorizing
<br />the closure of a portion of Sunnyside Avenue.
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<br /> "Western Branch Diesel, Inc., has made application to close a portion of Sunnyside Avenue
<br />and Council appointed viewers on September 27, 1983.
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<br /> The viewers have reported,
<br />the closure of this street.
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<br />as required by law,
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<br />that no inconvenience would result from
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<br /> It is, therefore.recommended, and:~I con.cur, that the at~t.ached ordinance be .adopted by
<br />Council."
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<br /> On motion of Mr. Beamer and seconded by Mr. Gray, the following ordinance as adopted on
<br />first and final reading, and by the following vote: . .:
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<br /> "AN ORDINANCE CLOSING A PORTION OF SUNNYSIDE AVENUe."
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<br /> Ayes: Barnes, Beamer, Gray, Holley, Webb, Whitlow, Johansen
<br /> Nays: None
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<br /> 83-411 - Letter from the City Manager recommending adoption of an ordinance authorizing
<br />closure of a portion of Hill Avenue.
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<br /> "Virginia Port Authority has made application to close a portion of Hill Avenue and Counc
<br />appointed viewers on September 13,1983.
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<br /> The viewers reported, as required by law, that no inconvenience would result from the
<br />closure of this street.
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<br /> It is, therefore recommended, and I concur, that the attached ordinance be adopted by
<br />Council."
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<br />MotSon:of Mr. Gray and seconded by Mr. Beamer, to adopt the ordinance.
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<br /> Ridgely Porter, Attorney, 520 Citizens Trust Building, Portsmouth, representing Virginia
<br />Port Authority, responded to questions presented.
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<br /> Substitute motion of Mr. :Barnes and seconded by M~s. Webb, that the matter be def4rred
<br />until the next meeting (November 22, 1983), and have the City Manager and/or City Attorney
<br />check with the VirginSa Port Authority regarding the air rights for ~the possible connection
<br />of Martin Luther Freeway with.B~yview Boulevard, and was adopted.lby unanimous vote...
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<br /> 83-412 - Letter from the City Manager recommending adoption of a resolution authorizing
<br />the issuance of Industrial Development-Revenue Bonds in an amount estimated at $500,000 for
<br />the acquisition, construction and equipping of a medical office building to be located at the
<br />corner of Airline Boulevard and Scott Street.
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