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Ma~c~ 11, 1980 The following reports from the City Manager were presented: 80-96 "Consideration of an ordinance on first reading to appropriate $212,000 from the Capital Improvements Fund for the extension of Phillips Avenue (Syer Road) from the Public Works Compound to Turnpike Road. This appropriation will provide the necessary funds to construct an entrance to the Public Works Compound off Turnpike Road. Due to traffic and safety problems the ingress and egress ento Frederick Boulevard in the midst of two approaches to the interstate is creating a safety hazard not only for City equipment but for citizens. The recent storm amplified the need for an alternate entrance to the Public Works Compound due to the conges- tion and safety problems that occurred at this intersection, the City Manager recommends adoption on first reading. Consideration of a motion to award bids to work and pipe. On motion of Mr. Holley and seconded by Mr. on first reading, and by unanimous vote: the lowest responsible bidders for street Early, the follQwing ordinance was approved "AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE EXTENSION OF PHILLIPS AVENUE TURNPIKE ROAD." $212,000 FROM TH~ CA9ITRL %~g~ROVBMBNT FUND FOR (SYER ROAD) FROM THE PUBLIC WORKS COMPOUND TO Motio~Jof Mr. Barnes and seconded by Mr. Gray, that the contract for the construction to be awarded to Portsmouth Paving Corporation; h8~la~cf6~w~he peppcto be awarded to P~rtsmouth Sales, Inc., being the lowest responsible bidders,~ndkwasc~opteR by unanimous vote. 80-97 "Consideration of an ordinance on the Debt Service Fund for note interest on bond Fiscal Year 1979-80. first reading to appropriate $138,000 from anticipation notes for the balance of the This appropriation will provide sufficient funds to pay note interest on anticipated bonds through June 30, 1980. The current budget anticipated that the bonds would be issued during the first 6 months of the fiscal year. Therefore note interest for the first 6 months was the total amount budgeted. Due to the cancellation of the proposed bond sale, it now appears that note interest will be required for the entire fiscal year. The City Manager recommends adoption on first reading. Consideration of a motion authorizing the transfer of $135,000 from the Emergency Contingency Account in the General"Fund~t.o~the. Debt Service Fund. The City Manager recommend~ adoption of this motion." On motion of Mr. Gray and seconded by Mr. Barnes, the following ordinance was approved on first reading, and by unanimous vote: "AN ORD%NANCE TO APPROPRIATE $135,000 FROM THE DEBT SERVICE FUND FOR NOTE INTEREST ON BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES FOR THE BALANCE OF FY 79-80." Motion of Mr. $155,000 from the ous vote. Gray and seconded by Mr. Beamer, authorization be granted to transfer the Emergency Contingency Account, as requested, and was adopted by unanim- 80-98 - "Consideration of a resolution authorizing the City Manager ~o release a utility easement on Middle Street (closed) between County and Columbia Streets. The City Ccuncil by ordinance adopted on June 14, 197- reserved an easement of ap- proximately 59 feet wide in Middle Street. Ba,sed on review of the easement of the Public Utilities Department, the City is able ~o reduce this easement by approximately 2S feet in order to enhance the marketability of the parcels in the area. This resolution will authorize the City Manager to release that portion of the easement to the Portsmouth Redevelopment and Housing Authority that is not required. The City Manager recommends adoption." On motion of Mr. Oast and seconded by Mr. Gray, the following resolution was adoFted, and by the following v~te: "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO RELEASE A UTILITY EASEMENT ON MIDDLE STREET (CLOSED) BETWEEN COUNTY STREET AND COLUMBIA STREET. WHEREAS, by ordinance adopted by the Council June ~4, 1977, a portion of Middle Street between closed as a public street; WHEREAS, said ordinance which is recorded in Virginia, ~n Deed Book 777, P. 473, reserved unto and exclusive easement right-of-way and privilege of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, on County Street and Columbia Street was the Clerk's Office of the City of Portsmoutl the City of Portsmouth a free, perpetual for the purpose of installing, constructing, maintaining, renewing and repairing water pipes and/or lines and other utilities under and across said portion of Middle Street; and WHEREAS, Portsmouth Redevelopment and Housing Authority is the owner of the property adjoining said portion of Middle Street on the east and west and has requested a release of the utility easement reserved by the City of Portsmouth in said ordinance; and