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August 25, 1981 On motion of Mr. Gray and seconded by Mr. Whitlow, the following ordinance was approved on first reading, and by unanimous vote: "AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $35,000 FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT FOR REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT OF SIDEWALKS." 81-312 "Consideration of an ordinance on first reading to appropriate $6,100 from the Capital Improvements Fund to provide an inspection of all seawall facilities and to provide a detailed report outlining all repairs necessary and provide cost estimates. Due to damage and deterioration experienced over the past several years, Crawford Harbor and the Flood Protection Facilities of the downtbwn waterfront have been scheduled for repair in the 1981-86 Capital Improvements Program. To facilitate the planning of these repairs, an appropriation of $6,100 is necessary at this time to secure the requisite professional engineering services to complete an initial inspection and to provide a report of their findings and recommendations. The City Manager recommends adoption on first reading. On motion of Mr. Beamer and seconded by Mr. Oast, the following ordinance was approved on first reading, and by unanimous vote: "AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $6,100 FROM TH£ CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR ENGINEERING STUDIES ON THE CRAWFORD HARBOR AND THE FLOOD PRGFECTION FACILITIES IN THE DOWNTOWN WATERFRONT SEAWALL AREA." 81-313 "Consideration of an ordinance to amend the City Code Chapter 31, in order to provide for participation by City Employees Plan for employees of the City of Portsmouth. by adding ~E~icle III to in the Deferred Compensat The authorization to participate in the Deferred Compensation Plan will afford City employees the opportunity to establish individual tax-deferred retirement savings plans. Employee participation will be on a voluntary basis, with contributions set at whatever level the employees may individually select. There is no cost to the City for making this program available to our employees other than the minimal effort associated with the admini- stration of the payroll deductions. The City Manager recommends adoption." On motion of Mrs. Webb and seconded by Mr. Whitlow, the following ordinance was adopted on first and final reading, and by the following vote: "AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF PHE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA, 1973, AS AMENDED, BY ADDING TO CHAPTER 31 THEREOF, ARTICLE III ESTABLISHING A DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN FOR EMPLOYEES." 81-314 Ayes: Nays: Barnes, Beamer, Gray, Oast, Webb, Whitlow, Johansen None "Consideration of an ordinance to close a portion of Albemarle gtreet. Dail G. and Adela T. Kline have made application to close and vacate a portion of Albemarle Street-. ~¥~ewers were appointed pursuant to State law and a copy of their report and a map showing the portzon of the street to be closed is attached for your information. The City Manager recommends adoption." On motion of Mr. Gray and seconded by Mr. Whitlow, the following ordinance was adopted on first and final reading, and by the following vote: "AN ORDINANCE CLOSING A PORTION OF ALBERMARLE STREET." Ayes: Barnes, Beamer, Gray, Oast, Webb, Whitlow, Johansen Nays: None 81-315 "Consideration of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into easement agreement with the Virginia Electric and Power Company for the installation of underground utility services at Sleepy Hole Park. an The easement is necessary in this case because the streets throughout the parks are considered private roads owned by the City. This resolution authorizes the City Manager to enter into an easement agreement with VEPCO for the installation of underground utility services at Sleepy Hole Park. The City Manager recommends adoption." On motion of Mr. Gray and seconded by Mr. Beamer, the following resolution was adopted, and by the following vote: "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN AN EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY FOR INSTALLATION OF UNDERGROUND UTILITY SERVICES AT THE SLEEPY HOLE GOLF COURSE COMPLEX. WHEREAS, the City of Portsmouth has requested Virgznma Electric and Power Company to install underground electric utility facilities at the Sleepy Hole Golf Course Complex in Suffolk, Virginia; and WHEREAS, in order to provide such electric utility service to the Sleepy Hole Golf Compl it is necessary that the City of Portsmouth grant an easement over, under and across its property for the purpose of said installation, operation and maintenance as more particularly described on the attached right=of-way plat. ~n x