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January 12, 1982
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<br /> On motion of Mr. Whitlow and seconded by ~r. Gray, the following ordinance was approved
<br />on first reading, and by unanimous vote:
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<br />'AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPIATE $20,000 FROM THE CAPITAL
<br />COMPLETE CONSTRUCTION OF EVIDENCE STORAGE AND OFFICE
<br />UNDERGROUND AREA."
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<br />IMPROVEMENT FUND TO
<br />FACILITIES IN THE
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<br /> 82-6 "Consideration of an ordinance on first reading to appropriate $30,000 from the
<br />Capital Improvements Fund for the Parks and Recreation Department's Incentive Fund Program.
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<br /> This appropriation provides "seed" or matching monies for community based non-pro'fit
<br />groups tO use to improve or construct public recreation and park facilities. Little Leagues,I
<br />PTA's, civic clubs, and churches will be among those eligible to apply for 50450 ~u~ds,~. Award~
<br />will be made monthly by the Parks and Recreation Commission based upon staff recommendations.l
<br />Types of facilities eligible will include athletic areas and support functions, playgrounds,
<br />play areas, ~mprovements to public recreation buildings and facilities, tennis courts, and
<br />special facilities. Ail facilities built under this program will be open to the public when
<br />completed. Priority will be given to projects which reduce or minimize maintenance require-
<br />ments and use existing land and facilities. The City Manager recommends adoption on first
<br />reading."
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<br /> On motion of Mr. Gray and seconded by Mr. Beamer, the following ordinance was approved
<br />on first reading, and by unanimous vote:
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<br />"AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $30,300 FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR THE
<br />PARKS AND RECREATION rNCENTIVE FUND."
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<br />82-7 "Consideration of an ordinance to close a portion of Armstrong Street.
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<br /> Adwig Corporation has made application to vacate and close a uortion of Armstrong Street
<br />between High Street and the Seaboard Coast Line Railroad. Viewers were appointed by City
<br />Council on November 24, 1981, and the viewers indicated that closing the street should be
<br />subject ro an agreement being worked out between the adjacent owners regarding use of the
<br />closed portion o£ the street. This ordinance will close this portion of Armstrong Street."
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<br /> Motion of Mr. Gray and seconded by Mrs. Webb, the matter be deferred to the Council
<br />meeting of January 26, 1982, and was adopted by unanimous vote.
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<br /> 82-8 "Consideration of a resolution to appoint viewers for the closing of a portion of
<br />London Boulevard to be used for commercial development.
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<br /> Portsmouth Redevelopment and Housing Authority has made application to vacate and close
<br />a portion of London Boulevard. This resolution appoints viewers to view the street and reporl
<br />back to Council their finding as to whether any inconvenience would result from this closure.
<br />The notice of application for street closure was posted on December 14, 1981 in accordance wil
<br />State law. The Planning Commissicn at its meeting on December 1, 1981 unanimously recommende~
<br />approval of this street closure. The City Manager recommends adoption."
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<br /> On motion of Mr. I{hitlow and seconded bY Mr. Barnes, the following resolution was adopte¢
<br />and by the following vote:
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<br />"A RESOLUTION APPOINTING VIEWERS FOR CLOSING A PORTION OF LONDON BOULEVARD.
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<br /> WHEREAS, Portsmouth Redevelopment and Housing Authority has made application to vacate,
<br />close and discontinue the hereinafter-described portions of London Boulevard, and it appear~n~
<br />that notice of application and request for the appointment of viewers was duly posted on Sepz
<br />tember 14, 1981, in the Circuit Court of the City of Portsmouth, the General District Court
<br />of the City of Portsmouth and the Portsmouth City Hall.
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<br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, that
<br />A. N. Kendrick, H. P. Crowe, J. R. Wilkerson, George N. Powers, Sr., and Clinton J. Fortune
<br />be appointed vmewers, and that James Moss and C. E. Ellis be appointed alternate viewers in
<br />the event one of the preceding viewers fails to participate, said viewers to view the herein-
<br />after-described portions of London Boulevard and ro report to this Council in writing whether
<br />· n their opinion any, and if any, what inconvenience would result in vacating and closing the
<br />following:
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<br /> All that certain lot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and
<br />improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the City o£ Portsmouth,
<br />Virginia, as shown on a certain survey entitled: "Plat Showing Portion of
<br />London Boulevard To Be Closed, Portsmouth, Virginia, For Mt. Hermon Conser-
<br />vation & Redevelopment Project, VA., R-69", dated October 28, 1981, revised
<br />November 6, 1981, prepared by Robert T. Addison g Associates, Ltd., Surveying-Eng~r
<br />Engineering, Portsmouth, Virginia, a copy of which is attached hereto."
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<br />Ayes:
<br />Nays:
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<br />Barnes, Beamer, Gray, Oast, Webb, Whitlow, Johansen
<br />None
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<br /> 82-~ Consideration of a resolution accepting the bid of Michael T. Wise ro purchase
<br />the Westhaven Community Center; and, authorizing the City Manager to convey.
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<br /> The Westhaven Community Center was advertised for sale and sealed bids were received on
<br />December 28, 1981. Michael J. Wise made the highest proposal for purchase of the property and
<br />the improvements thereon in the amount of $3,880 for the purpose of renovating the structure
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