THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1996, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Friday, April 12, 1996 TAG: 9604110183
SECTION: PORTSMOUTH CURRENTS PAGE: 12 EDITION: FINAL
LENGTH: Short : 46 lines
The City Council took the following action at its meeting Tuesday:
Public hearing ws
Public hearing on the city's operating budget and tax rates for fiscal year ending June 30, 1997, and a rate change in the charges for collection of refuse.
Unfinished business
Motion to approve a project administration agreement with the Virginia Department of Transportation for design improvements to West Norfolk Road from Churchland Boulevard to Cedar Lane as a two-lane road, deferred from the regular City Council meeting on March 12.
Approved, 6-0; Griffin was absent
Ordinance to close a portion of Old Bickford Parkway between Towne Point Road and Bickford Lane. An adjoining property owner has filed an application for the closure of a portion of Old Bickford Parkway (approximately 9,679 square feet). Closure of the street will return the property to the tax rolls.
Approved, 7-0
Resolution in support of participation in a study to determine the feasibility of constructing a sports arena in Hampton Roads.
Approved, 7-0
Resolution supporting the creation of the Hampton Roads Partnership. This partnership would address three economic issues important to the region including developing our ports to their greatest potential, providing a model partnership with our federal facilities, and fostering the commercialization of technology in our federal laboratories and universities.
Approved, 7-0
Resolution authorizing the refunding of the School Board's Virginia Retirement System debt so as to permit lower interest costs to the taxpayers.
Approved, 6-1; Griffin was opposed by CNB