THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1997, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Friday, January 31, 1997 TAG: 9701290322
SECTION: PORTSMOUTH CURRENTS PAGE: 03 EDITION: FINAL
LENGTH: 40 lines
The City Council took the following action at its meeting Tuesday: Proposal
Ordinance granting the rezoning application of Donald Baker to modify the existing Commercial C-2-K zoning classification to allow auto wholesale activities at 2200 Frederick Blvd. Approved, 7-0
Resolution granting the use permit application of Don Baker to operate an auto wholesale business at 2200 Frederick Blvd. Approved, 7-0
Resolution endorsing the recommendation of the Museum and Fine Arts Commission for Phase II of the Children's Museum of Virginia. Approved, 6-1; Pitts opposed
Motion to transfer $128,011 from the Grants Contingency Account for Fire Protection Services. The city has received its 1995 Fire Program Funds which will be used for improved firefighter safety through additional training as well as purchasing needed protective clothing, breathing apparatus, and firefighting equipment, etc. No local match is required. Approved, 7-0
Motion to transfer $53,289 from the Grants Contingency Account for the Support Training Education Program Council for Violence Against Women. The Department of Criminal Justices Services has awarded these funds to enable the city to provide a special prosecutor and a special victim advocate for female victims of domestic violence, sexual assaults, and stalking. A local in-kind match of 25 percent or $17,763 is required. Approved, 7-0
Motion to transfer $33,312 from the Grants Contingency Account for the Parents and Children Against Violence Program. Portsmouth General Hospital Foundation has awarded these funds to provide services to parents and children (ages 8 to 18) who have been involved with Child Protective Services. No local match is required. Approved, 7-0