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<br />December 11, 1979
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<br />"A RESOLUT~ION ENDORSING THE CITY'S REQUEST FOR A WAIVER ON THE DEADLINE FOR
<br />ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR MODIFICATION OF A SECONDARY TREATMENT PLANT
<br />REQUIREMENT ESTABLISHED BY tHE U. S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY.
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<br /> WHEREAS, the regulations promulgated by the Environmental Protection Agency to establist
<br />crite~i~ in acting upon applications for ~ssuance of a National Pollutant Discharge Elimina-
<br />tion System (NPDES) permit which modifies the requirement of secondary'treatment under Sectio~
<br />301(h) of the Clean Water Act required the filing of application within ninety (90) days of t]
<br />effective date of the regulation; and
<br />
<br /> WHEREAS, the City was unaware of the deadline for the
<br />advised by consultants that it was impossible to prepare a
<br />(90) day time limit; and
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<br />preliminary application and was
<br />full application within the ninety
<br />
<br /> WHEREAS,
<br />with outfalls
<br />body of water;
<br />
<br />s~udies indicate that upgrading to secondary treatment
<br />· n the Elizabeth River would have no appreciable effect
<br />and
<br />
<br />by the existing plants
<br />on the quality of that
<br />
<br /> WHEREAS, it is estimated that the City can achieve approximately the same treatment
<br />quality of its effluent without going completely to secondary treatment, thus, saving the
<br />Federal taxpayers and the Portsmouth utility customers approximately $16,000,000. in capital
<br />cost and a substantial amount in annual operating expenses; and
<br />
<br /> WHEREAS, it would be irresponsible for the City of Portsmouth to blindly pursue the
<br />up-grading of our secondary water plant with full knowledge that the taxpayer and customer
<br />is not receiving a corresponding benefit.
<br />
<br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, that
<br />this Council endorses the City's request for a waiver of the ninety (90) day requirement for
<br />accepting an application for modification of the secondary treatment plant requirements so
<br />that complete documentation of the City's alternate approach can be prepared."
<br />
<br />Ayes: Barnes, Beamer, Gray, Holley, Oast, Davis
<br />Nays: None
<br />
<br /> 79-458 "Consideration of a motion authorizing the
<br />General Fund Contingency to the Fire Department's salary
<br />fication, effective January 1, 1980.
<br />
<br />transfer of $23,550 from the
<br />catagory for payment of EMT certi-
<br />
<br /> It is estimated that approximately 71 personnel
<br />for EMT allowance on January 1, 1980. This estimate
<br />who should qualif) on or before June 30, 1980. The
<br />motion."
<br />
<br />from the Fire Department will be eligibl(
<br />also includes an additional 30 personnel
<br />City Manager recommends adoption of this
<br />
<br /> MotiOn of Mr. Bazmes and seconded by
<br />$23,500 from the General Fund Contingency
<br />and was adopted by unanimous vote.
<br />
<br />Mr. Oast, that authorization be granted to transfer
<br />to the Fire Department's salary category, as reques~
<br />
<br /> 79-455 "Consideration of a motion to transfer $247,323.00 from the Grants Contingency
<br />Account to operate the Renovation of the Lightship Project, the Roadside Drainage Project,
<br />the G~ounds~Clean~np and Park Repair Project, the Portsmouth RentA~men Project, the Central
<br />Records Accelerated Micro-Film Project, and the Animal Care and Control Project.
<br />
<br /> This motion will provide the funds necessary to continue operation of these seven projec~
<br />for up to twelve months. Funded entirely through the Comprehensive Employment and Training
<br />Act, the projects will offer employment opportunities for low'income, unemployed residents
<br />of the City as well as provide needed improvements for public facilities and grounds, anima~
<br />control, improved record keeping for the Police Department, and encourage more participation
<br />in our Museums and LibYaries. The seven projects listed have already been approved by Counci~
<br />last fiscal year, but the additional sum zs requested to allow these projects to run their
<br />maximum eligibility of 18 months. The City Manager recommends adoption of this motion."
<br />
<br /> Motion of Mr. Beamer and seconded Oast, that authorization be granted to transfer
<br />$247,323.00 from the Grants Contingency Account for seven projects, as requested and was
<br />adopted by unanimous ~ote. '
<br />
<br /> 79-456 "Consideration of a motion to transfer $5,144 from the Grants Contingency
<br />Account to continue to operate a Driver Training Program for residents of the Portsmouth
<br />Drug Free Center.
<br />
<br /> This ~otioJ will provide the funds necessary to operate this program for fiscal year
<br />1980.. [g~ded entirely thro~lh the Comprehensige Employment and Training Act, this program
<br />will offer classroom and behind=~he-wheel driver training through the public school~ to enhan¢
<br />the employment prospects of the Drug Free Center resiJents. The City Manager recommends
<br />adoption of this motion."
<br />
<br /> On motion of Mr. Gray and seconed by Mr. Oast, authorization was granted to transfer
<br />$5,144 from the Grants Contingency Account, as requested, and was adopted by unanimous vote.
<br />
<br /> 79-457 "Consideration of a motion authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract
<br />with the City of Suffolk and Coleman Place Properties, Inc. for the extension of water dis-
<br />tribution lines, and wa~er service to the Wynnewood section of Suffolk.
<br />
<br /> This contrast authorizes the City, through the Public Utilities Department or by sub-
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