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October 14~ 1980
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<br />and that Robert Reed be appointed an alternate viewer in the event one of the preceeding
<br />viewers fails to participate, said viewers to view the hereinafter-described portions of
<br />such streets and to report to this Council in writing whether in their opinion any, and
<br />if any, what inconvenience would result in vacating and closing the following:
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<br />HAMILTON AVENUE
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<br /> Ail that piece or parcel of land lying and being situate in the
<br /> City of Po~rtsmouth, Virginia, more particularly described as all that
<br /> portion of Hamilton Avenue between the southern right-of-way line of
<br /> Bruce Place and the northern right-of-way line of Wesley Street. (S-80-6)"
<br /> Ayes: Beamer, Gray, Oast, Webb, Johansen
<br /> Nays: None
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<br /> 80-3?4 "C
<br /> - onslderat~on of a motion to transfer $109,913 from the Grants Contingency
<br />Account to operate the Integrated Police/Prosecution Witness Assistance Program administered
<br />by the Commonwealth's Attorney's Office.
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<br /> This motion will provide the necessary funds to operate the Integrated Police/Prosecutiol
<br />Witness Assistance Program which will assist the Commonwealth's Attorney in improving witness
<br />testimony and rate of conviction of serious offenders. Of the total project amount, $98,922
<br />is the Federal share and $10,991 is thD required local cash match. The local match has been
<br />previously appropriated in the Federal Grants Budget for 1980-81. The City Manager recommend~
<br />adoption."
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<br /> Motion of Mr. Gray and seconded by Mr. Beamer, that authorization be granted to transfer
<br />$109,913 from the Grants Contingency Account, as requested, and was adopted by unanimous vote
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<br /> 80~375 - "Report from the City Manager on the
<br />financial impact on the City of Revenue Sharing as
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<br /> Consideration of a resolution urging Congress
<br />on November 12, 1980.
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<br /> On mo{ion of Mrs. Webb
<br />and by the following vote:
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<br />status of Revenue Sharing as well as the
<br />of September 30, 1980.
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<br />to reenact Revenue Sharing upon reconvenin
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<br />and seconded by Mr. Gray, the following resolution was adopted,
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<br />"A RESOLUTION URGING THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO REENACT GENERAL
<br />REVENUE SHARING UPON RECONVENING ON NOVEMBER 12, 1980.
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<br /> WHEREAS, the General Revenue Sharing Program expired on September 30, 1980 and the Octob
<br />payment that cities receive will be their last payment unless General Revenue Sharing is
<br />reauthorized by the Congress in a special post-election session beginning November 12 1980;
<br />and '
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<br /> WHEREAS, General Revenue Sharing is the single most important program of aide to the
<br />nations local governments having provided Fifty-six Billion Dollars to nearly thirty-nine
<br />thousand states and local governments on an entitlement Basis since 1972; and
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<br /> WHEREAS, without Revenue Sharing, cities and other local governments would have to in-
<br />crease taxes or reduce services, or both; and
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<br /> WHEREAS, General Revenue Sharing reauthorization must be the nation's cities highest
<br />priority.
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<br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, that
<br />this Council urges the Congress of the United States to schedule General Revenue Sharing
<br />Reauthorization Legislation for floor action as soon after the post-election session begins a:
<br />possible and urges each member of Congregs to vote in favor of General Revenue Sharing
<br />reauthorization and against amendments that weaken the program.
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<br /> BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk is hereby directed to transmit a certified
<br />copy of this Resolution to the Honorable Harry F. Byrd, Jr,, United States Senate, and the
<br />Honorable JOhn W. Warner, United States Senate, and the Honorable Robert W. Daniel, Jr.,
<br />House of Representatives."
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<br />Ayes: Beamer, ~ray, Oast, Wi~bb, Johansen
<br />Nays: None
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<br /> 80-~76 - "Congidera~ion of a motion authorizing the City Assessor to abate and the City
<br />Treasurer to refund with interest $12.44 in real estate taxes that were billed in error and
<br />paid for Fiscal Year'~19?9-80.
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<br /> This refund is for property located at 332 Harrison Street which was purchased by the
<br />Portsmouth Redevelopment and Housing Authority and the deed was not recorded until after the
<br />real estate taxes had been mailed. The City Manager recommends adoption."
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<br /> Motion of Mr Gray and seconded by Mr. Beamer, that authorization be granted to abate and
<br />refund with interest $12.44, as requested, and was adopted by unanimous vote.
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