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82 July 22, 1980 completed the planning and analysis process for FY 1981. The projects in the FY 1981 work program included, among others, pursuit of industrial development in the Southside IV project area and the Hattonsville Corridor. The Committee views these two areas as offering signifi- cant economic development opportunities which ~re a necessary element of a comprehensive community development strategy.~ Additionally, the pursuit of industrial development programs at each location is consistent with Portsmouth's adopted Comprehensive Plan and thecpreviously submitted land use recommendations of the Portsmouth Industrial Development Authority and the Portsmouth Port and Industrial Commxssion. Therefore, as Portsmouth Chairman of the two-city advisory organization, I wish to indica' our strong support for the Community Development program as recommended by the Citizens Adviso: Committee. Active pursuit of these projects is vital to maintain the momentum which as been created in the area of economic development during the past several years. Also, the industri~ sites to be created are necessary if Portsmouth is to maintain a competitive posture with sur- rounding municipalities and if we are to continue an effective attack on our high unemployment problem. Thus, your favorable consideration of the fiscal year 1980 and 1981 Community Development programs as recommended by the Citizens Advisory Committee is respectfully requested. Signed by George D. Eastes, Chairman, Norfolk-Portsmouth Citizens Commit%ee for Economic Development%' Helen V. Davis, 916 Florida Avenue, reFresenting spoke in support of the construction of 100 units~ of site on Airline Boulevard. the Portsmouth Central subsidized housing at Civic Forum, the old Autoport Raymond Turner, 526 Bun~he Boulevard, representing PIDA and PPIC, presented the following statement: The Portsmouth Port and Industrial Commission and the Portsmouth Industrial Development Authority would like to advise you of their strong commitment to the 1980-81 Community Develop- ment Plan as proposed by the PRHA. This plan, which is patterned after the City's recently adopted Comprehensive Land Use Plan, is particularly suited toward the development of the City ~rime industrial areas in addition to its housing needs. The IDA and PPIC have indentified the Hattonsville corridor as one of the last prmme effective industrial a~eas of the City with respect to development. Similarly the ongoing ef- forts in the Southside area which consist both of housing stock rehabilitation and development as well as industrial development offer Portsmouth the most for its money in both areas. To make economic and industrial development of the city follow a coordinated pattern, it must follow a long range Flan, without frequent short range changes. Therefore, we feel is outlined in this plan, particularly with respect to the Hattonsville - Southside areas. Signed by Peter Eustis, Vice Chairman, PIDA ~ PPIC" it Raymond Turner, 526 Bunche Boulevard, submitted the "The officers and members of The Portsmouth Central need for decent housing and industrial developmant, Development Plan. It is our belief that our Citizens of low and assistance, a~e not the bums, nor degenerates that economic contraints that they are caught mn. following statement: Civic Forum with full knowledge of thc adhere to the original 1980-81 Community moderate incomes who are in need of housing some citizens who need heIp because of the Our City was making~graat s~rives in the area of Community Development until we allowed a few citizens to jeopardize the future of the entire city. We strongly believe that the 1980-81 Community Development Plan and industrial development is needed in Portsmouth and should not be has been cooperation with HUD and the City of Portsmouth in the past progress we have made in revitializing our city and citizens. as rel~ed to housing friviously changed. Ther. as is evidenced by the We therefore, believe it is best fo~ the future welfare of all our citizens that the 1980- 81 Community Development Plan be implemented because it givm some assurance of badly needed decent housing and future employment as has taken place in Southside. Signed by Raymond Turnex Vice President, Portsmouth Central Civic Forum" 9urvin Cromwell, 2820 Hyman Street, representing the Hattonsville Civic League, spoke regarding conditions in Hattonsville and requested that consideration be given to the area. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 80-211 The following report was submitted concerning home improvement contractors,by th~ City Manager: "As you will recall, Mrs. Gall Kettl~well appeared at your June 10, 1980 Council meeting speaking on behalf of the Portsmouth Federation of Civic Clubs concerning the need for greater consumer protection regarding the home improvement industry. This item [80-211) was subse- quently referred to my office by you for investigation. The staff advises me that over the past few years, the~e has been a s~gnificant increase in home improvement related complaints involving either shoddy workmanship or illegitimate contract adminstration. For the most part, these complaints have not involved the regulated trades (plumbing and electric). T~e complaints are generally related to the small general contractor who builds a garage, adds a room, or repairs a roof.