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SHOWN LIVE ON NEWPORT NEWS TELEVISION COX CHANNEL 48 VERIZON CHANNEL 19 www.nngov.com AGENDA NEWPORT NEWS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 9, 2013 City Council Chambers 7:00 p.m. A. Call to Order B. Invocation - Rev. Synetheia N. Newby, Gethsemane Baptist Church C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America D. Presentations 1. Proclamation: National Library Week, April 14 - 20, 2013 2. Proclamation: Administrative Professional Week, April 21 - 27, 2013 3. Proclamation: National Volunteer Week, April 21 - 27, 2013 4. Certificates: Battle of the Books E. Public Hearings 1. Ordinance Authorizing the Conveyance of Surplus City-owned Property Located at 1214 29th Street to the Newport News Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NNRHA) and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute All Documents Necessary to Effectuate the Transaction 2. City Manager's Fiscal Year 2014 Recommended Operating Budget and Proposed Rate and Fee Increases F. Consent Agenda 1. Minutes of the Work Session of March 26, 2013 2. Minutes of the Special Meeting of March 26, 2013  3. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 26, 2013 G. Other City Council Actions None Submitted H. Appropriations 1. Department of Engineering - FY 2013 Bonds Authorized and Unissued: Public Buildings Category - Justice Building Elevator Renovations - $200,000 2. Department of Engineering - Federal Transportation Enhancement Grant - Lee Hall Depot Rehabilitation Project - $500,000 3. Department of Engineering - Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) State Revenue Sharing Program ($1,750,000); FY 2013 Bonds Authorized and Unissued ($1,240,000); Private Developer Contributions ($767,741) - Richneck Road Improvements Phase 2 Project - $3,757,741 I. Citizen Comments on Matters Germane to the Business of City Council *J. New Business and Councilmember Comments 1. City Manager 2. City Attorney 3. City Clerk 4. Bateman 5. Coleman 6. Price 7. Scott 8. Vick 9. Whitaker 10. Woodbury K. Adjourn *THE BUSINESS PORTION OF THE MEETING WILL BE CONCLUDED NO LATER THAN 10:00 P.M. TO ALLOW PERSONS TO ADDRESS CITY COUNCIL UNDER "CITIZEN COMMENTS ON MATTERS GERMANE TO THE BUSINESS OF CITY COUNCIL." A. Call to Order B. Invocation – Reverend Synetheia N. Newby, Gethsemane Baptist Church C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America D. Presentations E. Public Hearings 1. Ordinance Authorizing the Conveyance of Surplus City-owned Property Located at 1214 29th Street to the Newport News Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NNRHA) and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute All Documents Necessary to Effectuate the Transaction ACTION: A REQUEST TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF SURPLUS CITY-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1214 29TH STREET TO THE NEWPORT NEWS REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING AUTHORITY (NNRHA) AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE TRANSACTION. BACKGROUND: l NNRHA requested that the City convey surplus, City- owned property located in the Southeast Community to the NNRHA. l The vacant parcel is identified as 1214 29th Street. l The NNRHA intends to convey the parcel to Habitat for Humanity for the development of a single family home. l The City Manager recommends approval. FISCAL IMPACT: l N/A Supporting Material CM Memo re Conveyance of City-Owned Prop attachment Reso Authorizing the Conveyance of 1214 29th St to NNRHA  http://www.gis.nnlocal.com/gisviewer/Print.aspx Legend Intranet Map City of Newport News Any determination of topography or contours, or any depiction of phy sical improv ements, property lines or boundaries is f or general inf ormation only and shall not be used f or the design, modif ication, or construction of improv ements to real property or f or f lood plain determination. sdm11605 ORDINANCE NO. _______________ AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN CITY PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN TO NEWPORT NEWS REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING AUTHORITY. WHEREAS, the City of Newport News (the “City”) is the owner of a certain vacant parcel of land acquired for delinquent taxes for which it has no public use; and WHEREAS, the Newport News Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NNRHA) has indicated an interest in acquiring the vacant parcel; and WHEREAS, the proposed conveyance has been investigated by appropriate City departments and agencies and determined to be surplus, and the City Manager recommends that the conveyance be consummated; and WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Newport News concurs with the City Manager’s recommendation and wishes to approve and authorize the proposed conveyance. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Newport News, Virginia: 1. That it desires to and hereby does authorize and direct the City Manager to execute and the City Clerk to attest on behalf of the City any and all documents, including deeds, necessary to effectuate the conveyance, by special warranty, of the following property to the Newport News Redevelopment and Housing Authority: 1214 - 29th Street #301.0401-16 Lot 42, Block 10-D The City Manager shall not execute documents until they have been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney. The City Manager and City Attorney are hereby authorized to resolve title issues or other matters necessary to effectuate the conveyance of the properties to the Authority. 2. That this Ordinance shall be effective from and after the date of its adoption, April 9, 2013. E. Public Hearings 2. City Manager's Fiscal Year 2014 Recommended Operating Budget and Proposed Rate and Fee Increases ACTION: CITY COUNCIL WILL RECEIVE COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON THE CITY MANAGER'S FISCAL YEAR 2014 RECOMMENDED OPERATING BUDGET. BACKGROUND: l This is the first of two advertised public hearings on the City Manager's recommended operating budget for the upcoming fiscal year. l The second public hearing will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 11, 2013, at Mary Passage Middle School, located at 400 Atkinson Way. FISCAL IMPACT: l N/A F. Consent Agenda 1. Minutes of the Work Session of March 26, 2013 ACTION: l N/A BACKGROUND: l N/A FISCAL l N/A IMPACT: Supporting Material Minutes of the Work Session of March 26, 2013 F. Consent Agenda 2. Minutes of the Special Meeting of March 26, 2013 ACTION: l N/A BACKGROUND: l N/A FISCAL l N/A IMPACT: Supporting Material Minutes of the Special Meting of March 26, 2013 F. Consent Agenda 3. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 26, 2013 ACTION: l N/A BACKGROUND: l N/A FISCAL l N/A IMPACT: Supporting Material Minutes of Regular Meeting of March 26, 2013 G. Other City Council Actions 1. None Submitted H. Appropriations ACTION: A REQUEST FOR A MOTION OF CITY COUNCIL TO APPROVE AS A BLOCK THE FOLLOWING APPROPRIATIONS. 1. Department of Engineering – FY 2013 Bonds Authorized and Unissued: Public Buildings Category – Justice Building Elevator Renovations – $200,000 2. Department of Engineering – Federal Transportation Enhancement Grant – Lee Hall Depot Rehabilitation Project – $500,000 3. Department of Engineering – Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) State Revenue Sharing Program ($1,750,000); FY 2013 Bonds Authorized and Unissued ($1,240,000); Private Developer Contributions ($767,741) – Richneck Road Improvements Phase 2 Project – $3,757,741 H. Appropriations 1. Department of Engineering - FY 2013 Bonds Authorized and Unissued: Public Buildings Category - Justice Building Elevator Renovations - $200,000 ACTION: A REQUEST TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING $200,000 FROM THE FY 2013 BONDS AUTHORIZED AND UNISSUED, PUBLIC BUILDINGS CATEGORY FOR THE JUSTICE BUILDING ELEVATOR RENOVATIONS. BACKGROUND: l The City has made many renovations to the Justice Building as recommended in the 2003 Hampton- Newport News Community Services Board (HNNCSB), Facilities Plan, CSB Central Extract. l The final phase of the project will be the upgrading of the existing elevators. l The project addresses the purchase and installation of new equipment and wiring to replace and update the existing elevators. FISCAL IMPACT: l The total estimated project cost including contingencies is $425,000. l Funding of $200,000 is available from the FY 2013 Bonds Authorized and Unissued, Public Buildings category. l The remaining $225,000 is available from previously appropriated funds in the Public Building category. l The City Manager recommends approval. Supporting Material CM Memo re Justice Bldg Elevators Renovation Appropriation re Justice Building Elevator Renovation sdm11632 RESOLUTION NO. _______________ A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING FUNDS FROM BONDS AUTHORIZED AND UNISSUED TO JUSTICE BUILDING ELEVATOR RENOVATION. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Newport News: That it hereby appropriates funds from Bonds Authorized and Unissued to Justice Building Elevator Renovation, as follows: Appropriation From: Bonds Authorized and Unissued 4104-100-70-700G-579000-000000-2013- 00000-G0000 $ 200,000.00 Appropriation To: Justice Building Elevator Renovation 4104-200-70-700G-579420-000000-2013- 00000-G0006 $ 200,000.00 H. Appropriations 2. Department of Engineering - Federal Transportation Enhancement Grant - Lee Hall Depot Rehabilitation Project - $500,000 ACTION: A REQUEST TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING $500,000 FROM FEDERAL TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT GRANT FUNDS FOR THE LEE HALL DEPOT REHABILITATION PROJECT. BACKGROUND: l The City has received additional Transportation Enhancement Grant Funds in the amount of $500,000 for the rehabilitation phase of the Lee Hall Depot project. l The work performed in this phase will include installation of restroom facilities, handicap accessibility, and interior renovations. FISCAL IMPACT: l A required local match of $125,000 is available from FY 2013 Cash Capital, which was appropriated as part of the FY 2013 Operating Budget. l The City is required to front-fund the project, with quarterly reimbursements as expenses are submitted. l The City Manager recommends approval. Supporting Material CM Memo re Lee Hall Depot Rehab Appropriation re Lee Hall Depot Rehabilitation Project sdm11628 RESOLUTION NO. _______________ A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING FUNDS FROM FEDERAL REVENUE TO LEE HALL DEPOT REHABILITATION PROJECT. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Newport News: That it hereby appropriates funds from Federal Revenue to Lee Hall Depot Rehabilitation Project, as follows: Appropriation From: Federal Revenue 4300-000-00-0000-483151-000000-2013- F1208-F1208 $ 500,000.00 Appropriation To: Lee Hall Depot Rehabilitation Project 4300-350-70-700F-579420-000000-2013- F1208-F1208 $ 500,000.00 H. Appropriations 3. Department of Engineering - Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) State Revenue Sharing Program ($1,750,000); FY 2013 Bonds Authorized and Unissued ($1,240,000); Private Developer Contributions ($767,741) - Richneck Road Improvements Phase 2 Project - $3,757,741 ACTION: A REQUEST TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING $3,757,741 FROM THE STATE REVENUE SHARING PROGRAM ($1,750,000); FROM THE FY 2013 BONDS AUTHORIZED AND UNISSUED, STREETS AND BRIDGES CATEGORY ($1,240,000); AND FROM PRIVATE DEVELOPER CONTRIBUTIONS ($767,741) FOR THE RICHNECK ROAD IMPROVEMENTS PHASE 2 PROJECT. BACKGROUND: l Richneck Road has a narrow pavement section with ditches on both sides which is hazardous to travelers. l This Richneck Road Improvements Phase 2 Project connects to the Richneck Road Improvements Phase 1 Project. l The construction of improvements includes new sidewalk, curb and gutter, pavement, storm sewer system, sanitary sewer upgrades, water upgrades, and traffic calming. FISCAL IMPACT: l The total estimated project cost is $3,979,413. l The City has received $1,750,000 from the State Revenue Sharing Program to fund a portion of this project. l The remaining funding sources are as indicated in this item's action above, in addition to $221,672 from previously appropriated funds. l The City Manager recommends approval. Supporting Material CM Memo re Richneck Rd Improvements Attachment Location Map Appropriation re Richneck Road Improvements, Phase 2  B TR UM WOODSIDE H.S. 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W E DR D ER ENT R LN CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA µ RICHNECK ROAD IMPROVEMENTS - PHASE II sdm11634 RESOLUTION NO. _______________ A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING FUNDS FROM STATE REVENUE, LOCAL REVENUE AND BO #6930-13 TO CONSTRUCTION NON-CITY. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Newport News: That it hereby appropriates funds from State Revenue, Local Revenue and BO #6930-13 to Construction Non-City, as follows: Appropriation From: State Revenue 4300-000-00-0000-482010-301502-2013- J3809-J3809 $ 1,750,000.00 Local Revenue 4004-000-00-0000-481000-301502-2013- 00000-J3809 $ 767,741.00 BO #6930-13 4104-250-70-700J-579000-000000-2013- 0000-J0000 $ 1,240,000.00 Appropriation To: Construction Non-City 4300-250-70-700J-579420-301502-2013- J3809-J3809 $ 1,750,000.00 Construction Non-City 4004-250-70-700J-579420-301502-2013- 00000-J3809 $ 767,741.00 Construction Non-City 4104-250-70-700J-579420-301502-2013- J3809-J3809 $ 1,240,000.00 *I. Citizen Comments on Matters Germane to the Business of City Council J. New Business and Councilmember Comments City Manager City Attorney City Clerk Bateman Coleman Price Scott Vick Whitaker Woodbury K. Adjourn *THE BUSINESS PORTION OF THE MEETING WILL BE CONCLUDED NO LATER THAN 10:00 P.M. TO ALLOW PERSONS TO ADDRESS CITY COUNCIL UNDER “CITIZEN COMMENTS ON MATTERS GERMANE TO THE BUSINESS OF CITY COUNCIL.”