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May 13, 1980 The City has been advised several times within the last few months of pending advertise- ment for the above projects and in most cases the dates have been pushed back. In order to utilize a good portion of the construction season we urge the Virginia Department of Ni~h~ ways and Transportation to advertise and award bids for construction on these two projects. W~ are especially concerned about the Victory Boulevard Extension since this intersection is adjacent to the iargest shopping mall within the City of Portsmouth and further delays could have ma2~or construction occurring during the Christmas season. The City Manager recommends adoption." Mrs. Kathleen Carlson, 4244 Portsmouth Boulevard, spo~e concerning relocation of Style- crest Beauty Salon. On motion of Mr. Barnes and seconded by Mr. Gray, the following resolution was adopted, and by the following vote: "A RESOLUTION REQUESTING VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND TO TAKE THE NECESSARY STEPS TO ASSURE THE PROMPT ADVERTISING BIDS ON THE VICTORY BOULEVARD EXTENSION PROJECT AND THE TOWN HILL ROAD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. TRANSPORTATION AND AWARD OF POINT ROAD/POPLAR WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Portsmouth has previously approved the Victory Boulevard Extension Project and the Town Point Road/Poplar Hill Road improvements Project; and WHEREAS, the Commonwealth of Virginia's Department of Highways And Transportation (VDHT) had previously approved said projects and scheduled the advertisement for construction of same for the Summer of 1980; and WHEREAS, the construction of said projects ~s necessary for the safe handling of increased motor vehicle traffic and the commercial, industrial and residential development of the areas of the City of Portsmouth to be served thereby; and WHEREAS, any delay in advertising and construction of these proposed projects would be of great disappointment to the economic and social development of this City. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, that VDHT is requested to take the necessary steps to assure the prompt advertising and award of bids on these two projects as currently scheduled. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk is directed to forward a copy of this resolution to VDHT, the Governor of Virginia, and members of the General Assembly representin the City of Portsmouth." Ayes: Barnes, Beamer, Early, Gray, Holley, Oast, Davis Nays: None 80-175 - "Consideration of a resolution endorsing the of the Portsmouth School Board and the Parks and recreation utilization of public facilities. formation of a joint committee Commission to assure the maximum The Council endorses and commends the Portsmouth School Board and the Parks ~ Recreation Commission for their adoption of joint policies and the creation of a joint committee to assure maximum utilization of public owned facilities at the lowest possible cost to the tax payers. The City Manager recommends adoption." Jim Hartley, 43 E. Pollux Circle, representing the Simonsdale Civic Club, spoke and requested that the committee to include a member-at-large; also requested that the School Board facilities (Bldgs.& ~rounds) be turned over to the city and that appropria¢e legislatior be considered to make this possible. On m~ti~n of Mr. Gray and seconded by Mr. Baxnes, the following resolution was adopted, and by the following vote: "A RESOLUTION ENDORSING THE CONCEPT OF JOINT ENDEAVORS BETWEEN THE PORTSMOUTH SCHOOL BOARD AND THE PORTSMOUTH PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION TO ASSURE A POLICY OF MAXIMUM UTILIZATION OF PUBLIC FACILITIES FOR APPROPRIATE COMMUNITY PURPOSES. WHEREAS, the Portsmouth School Board and the Portsmouth Parks And Recreation Commission have approved a resolution endorsing the policy of maximum utilization of school and recreational facilities for appropriate community purposes; and WHEREAS, such resolutions established a joint committee to meet on a regular basis to review the progress and the implementation of such policy; and WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Portsmouth is assure maximum utilization of facilities to assure the at the lowest possible cost to the taxpayer. supportative of such efforts to extension of services to the public NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, endorses the concept of joint endeavors between the Portsmouth School Board and the Ports- mouth Parks And Recreation Commission to assure the maximum utilization of publicly owned facilities for appropriate community purposes at the lowest possible cost to the taxpayer." Ayes: Barnes, Beamer, Early, Gray, Holley, Oast, Davis Nays: None