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<br />February 10, 1981
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<br /> BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Council hereby reaffirms its support for construction of
<br />the Western Freeway through the City of Portsmouth.
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<br /> BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Council hereby calls upon the City Councils of the City
<br />of Chesapeake, Suffolk, Newport News and Hampton to adopt similar resolutions requesting the
<br />continuance of the construction of the 1-664 Project.
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<br /> BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk be, and she hereby is, authorized to forward
<br />copies of this Resolution to the Mayors and City Councils of the cities of Chesapeake, Suffolk
<br />Newport News and Hampton."
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<br />Ayes: Barnes, Beamer, Gray, Webb, Whitlow, Johansen
<br />Nays: None
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<br /> The following reports from the City Manager were presented:
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<br /> 81-50 "Consideration of an ordinance on first reading to appropriate $5,000 from the
<br />Capital Improvements Program for engineering design of ~mprovements to the JaiI Intake Area.
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<br /> This appropriation will provide the necessary funds for the design of renovations to the
<br />prisoner intake area in the basement of the jail. The planned renovations include reloca-
<br />ting the watch commanders office and the inmate records area. Also, three separate holding
<br />areas will be provided which will permit the separation of males, females and juveniles dur-
<br />ing the booking operation. The funding for this project design is from a $30,000 allocation
<br />included in the 1980-81 Capital Improvements Program for jail renovations. The City Manager
<br />recommends adoption on first 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 $5,000 FROM THE CAPITA1 IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR
<br />ENGINEERING DESIGN FOR IMPROVEMENTS lO THE CITY JAIL INTAKE AREA."
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<br /> 81-S1 "Consideration of an ordinance on first reading to appropriate
<br />Capital Improvements Fund to upgrade existing recreation facilities and for
<br />the Incentive Fund Program for 1980~81.
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<br />$45,000 from the
<br />the operation of
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<br /> This appropriation will provide $30,000 for the fourth year's operation of the Incentive
<br />Fund Program. in which community groups provide 50~ matching funds for recreation projects.
<br />The final approval for each project is given by the Parks and Recreation Commission. Examples
<br />of projects approved in 1980-81 include upgrading ball field lighting, purchase of soccer
<br />goals, flood lights, ice machines and fencing. Of the $30,000, $15,000 will be contributed
<br />by various community groups. The remaining $1S,000 is for upgrading existing facilities which
<br />will provide clay for ball fields, bleachers, aluminum player benches, painting and minor
<br />building repairs; and, replacement, and repair of playground equipment. Th~ $30,000 local
<br />funding of this appropriation zs included in the 1980-81 Capital Improvements Program. The
<br />City Manager recommends adoption on first reading.'
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<br /> On motion of Mrs. Webb and seconded by Mr. Gray, the following ordinance was approved on
<br />first reading, and by unanimous vote:
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<br />"AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $45,000 FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND TO
<br />UPGRADE EXISTING RECREATIONAL FACILITIES AND FOR THE OPERATION OF THE
<br />INCENTIVE FUND PROGRJIM FOR 1980-81."
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<br /> 81-52 "Consideration of a resolution expressing the appreciation of this Council and thc
<br />City of Portsmouth for Joseph E. Parker, Sr.; designating the gymnasium portion of the newly
<br />constructed recreation facility in the Mount Hermon Redevelopment Project as the Joseph E
<br />Parker, Sr. Gymnasium. '
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<br /> On January 29, 1981, the newly constructed recreation facility in the Mount Hermon
<br />Redevelopment Project was dedicated. The completion of this facility is a direct result of
<br />the enumerable hours of time and effort put forth by Joesph E. Parker, Sr., to promote the
<br />development of improved conditions for the Citizens of the City and especially the Mount Hermr
<br />Community. In recognition ofli. this unselfish community spirit, the Council on behalf of the
<br />Citizens of Portsmouth designates the gymnasium in this facility as the Joseph E. Parker, Sr.
<br />Gymnasium; to be evidenced by placing a suitable plaque within the facility. The City Manager
<br />recommends adoption."
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<br /> On motion of Mr. Beamer and seconded by Mr's. Webb, the following resolution was adopted,
<br />and by the following vote:
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<br />"A RESOLUTION EXPRESS'ING THE APPRECIATION OF THIS COUNCIL AND THE CITY OF
<br />PORTSMOUTH FOR JOSEPH E. PARKER, SR.; DESIGNATING THE GYMNASIUM PORTION OF
<br />THE NEWLY CONSTRUCTED RECREATION FACILITY~IN THE MOUNT HERMON REDEVELOPMENT
<br />PROJECT AS THE JOSEPH E. PARKER, SR. GYMNASIUM.
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<br /> WHEREAS, Joseph E. Parker, Sr. has devoted enumerable hours of time and effort to promote
<br />the development of improved conditions for the citizens of the City of Portsmouth and, speci-
<br />fically, the Mount Hermon Community; and '
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<br /> WHEREAS, Joseph E. Parker, Sr. has lent his considerable talents to the tasks to'b'e per-
<br />formed by many boards and commissions of the City of POrtsmouth; and
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