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May 8, 1979 of the bridges has been the problem. We are very concerned, as you and others in the city are, with getting the mainline completed. I thought it would be worthy to mention that while the pedestrian overpass has been partially completed, the Federal guidelines for ramps and grades have been upgraded and changed which necessitates the total redesigneof the pedestrian overpass. So as not to delay w~rk any further by our contractor, we have recommended that remaining work to be done on the overpass (B614) he deleted from'the present contract and readvertised later as a separate contract due to the fact that the revised plans will not be available until approximately August of this year. As you are aware, the redesign and initial reconstruction of the overpass was necessary because it has been hit several times by overheight vehicles. I assure you that we are very much abreast of the progress on this project; however, we cannot force the contractor to place additional men and equipment on the job - we can only review very closely the imposition of liquidated damages.when he does complete the project. I trust this is of the problem with expedite work on the the information you need. You may be assured that we are very much the project and are constantly working with our prime contractor to bridges. Signed by J. S. Hodge, District Engineer. Motion of Mr. Barnes and seconded by Mr. Early, the letter to be received as information. and was adopted by unanimous vote. 79-180 - The following letter from the Portsmouth SErvice League was received: "The Portsmouth Service League takes great pride in announcing the United Virginia Bank Golf Classic. This Ladies Professional Golf Association event will be held at the Elizabeth Manor Golf and Country Clu~bfrom Monday, October 8, through Sunday, October 14, 1979. This year's event will provide a minimum contributionof $10,000 to the Children's Hospital of the King's annual event: however, By way of backgrour and publicize the profes marketing, promotional the LPGA and PGA combine 28 years old and is com Over a year ago, t sponsoring an LPGA event extending worthwhile co~ furthering this goal wh] with a professional spox A 1975 LPGA study indics the area sponsoring the Because of the scoF signatd a public event, ~a) directional si (b) bleachers (c) police assista (d) use of school shuttle servic (e) daily trash pic (f) fencing for cro We welcome any comm venture depends on coope which will benefit our Motion of Mr. Barn cooperate with the Ports commended on their under 79-181 Vice Mayor Board/Commission: Board of Appeals C. Paul Hanbury and ending September 1, 1982 Housing Board of Ad aughters for leukemia research. We expe~t the Classic to be an e will consider other charities in the future. d, the LPGA is a nonprofit organization, whose purpose is to promote sional side of women in golf. Its staff includes the most qualified ublic relations and sports management people available. In 1978, d to provide over $11 million to various charities. The LPGA is rised of 170 touring professionals and over 200 club professionals. e Portsmouth Service League began investigating the possibility of in Portsmouth. As you know, we are d~icated to initiating and munity projects. We view this event as providing the means of le bringing our area national recognition through our association t. Additionally, the City of POrtsmouth should benefit economically. tes that events similar to this tornament brought $2.5 million to tournament. e of this undertaking, we are hoping that the Classic will be de- and that City will be able to assist us in the following areas: ns ce in traffic cmntrol uses on the weekend for k-up ~d control snts and advice that you may be able to give us. The success of th~s ration from innumerable sources. We are excited to sponsor an event ity in so many ways." Si~ned by Brenda D. Fennell, President. s and seconded by Mr. Oast, that the City Manager be authorized to nouth SerVice League, and the Portsmouth Service League to be taking, and was adopted by unanimous vote. Holley offered the following names for appointments to the following Michael J. Service to be reappointed for a term of four years, ustments 8 Appeals Bernard Levitin to be appointed for an unexpired term, ending January 1, 1980, replacing James L. Smith, Jr., who had resigned.