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23.9. January 25~ 1983 Cradock Conservation District Provision of low-interest loans, primarily to assist persons of low-and moderate-in- come in the rehahilita~ion~ of their homes. Estimated budget $275,000. Truxtun Conservation District Provision of low-interest loans, primarily to assist persons of low-and mod~rate-in- come in the rehabilitation of their homes. Estimated budget $125,000. Completion of Urban Renewal Funding of marketing Estimated budget $5,000. and property management activities in the Northside PrOject. Human Services Funding of human service activities in connection with physical treatment ahtivities in Community Development target areas. Estimated budget - $60,000. Codes Enforcement Continuation of codes enforcement of vacant and abandoned properties in Community Development~areas in support of ongoing activities. Estimated budget $100,000. Administration - Planning - Fair Housing Overall planning and administrative function to implement the ment Program inclusive of a Fair Housing component will be undertaken. $454,000." 1983 Community Develop- Estimated budget - No action taken. 83-36 - Mr. Gray offered the following nominations for appointments to the following Boards/Commissions: Citizens Advisory Commission Frank A. Harte to be appointed to replacing Thomas A. Perry, who resigned. fill an unexpired term, ending June 1, 19!85, 1984, Commission of Architectural Re%iow William H. Hargrove, III to be appointed to replacing Forrest E. Long, who resigned. fill an unexpired term, ending May 1, Library Board Margaret A. ~ 'ito be appointed to fill an unexpired ~er~, ending May 1, replacing Ramona Mapp, who resigned. 1983, Motion of Mr. Barnes and seconded by Mrs. Webb to close nominations, and there being no further nominations, the above members to be elected to the designated Boards/Commissions, and was adopted by unanimous vote. 83-37 Calvert H. Yaffey, ~Q!l~:~.%~%c~S~r~e.t~¥ representing the Mayor's Committee for the Handicapped presented the following resolution: "WHEREAS, certain parking areas ~n the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, have been reserved for the exclusive use of handicapped persons; and WHEREAS, other persons frequently park in the areas reserved as aforesaid to the g~eat inconvenience and distress of handicapped persons; and WHEREAS, the other cities in the Tidewater area have established fines of $20.00 for the use of said reserved spaces by persons not entitled thereto. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the undersigned hereby petition the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, to amend and/or enact new ordinances providing that persons who are not handicapped who willfully park their vehicles in areas reserved for parking by the handicapped shall be liable for a fine of $20.00 and the reason- able charge for towing said improperly parked vehicle." Mr. Yaffey advised Council of the law enacted by the Commonwealth of Virginia that enable~ a fourth class misdemeanor and can be fined up to $100. The Mayor informed Mr. Yaffey that the Council would probably act on the matter at the next meeting. 83-38 - Margaret Duffey, 4013 Smokey Lane Drive, Virginia Beach, representing Portsmouth Education Association, spoke regarding an increase of 15% for teachers' salaries in 83-84 School Board::Budget. Council ~:info~med Mrs. Dully ~hat~ the City needs more State funding for education :: $S'-39 - Mr, q Mrs. James Evans, 105 Sunrise Avenue, spoke regarding extremely high water bill i Mo t ~9 ~n~o f~ ~{~{: ~O !i~9~ an~. ~e~on~: b:Ye Mrs: Manager~, and was adople-d ~by ~n'imb~s