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Newport News, VA · August 12, 2014

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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 AUGUST 12, 2014 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 Boy Scout Troop 27 (Grace United Methodist Church) D. Presentations 1. Proclamation: Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Devon Bishop and Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Jessica Fusino E. Public Hearings None Advertised F. Consent Agenda 1. Minutes of the Special Meeting of July 8, 2014 2. Minutes of the Organizational Meeting of July 8, 2014 3. Minutes of the Special Meeting of July 8, 2014 4. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 8, 2014 5. Resolution to Accept A Donation of Cameras and Camera Equipment from Canon Virginia Inc., for the Newport News Police Department (NNPD) 6. Resolution Authorizing an Amendment to the Deed of Lease by and between the City of Newport News, Virginia and the Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of General Services for the Peninsula Health District 7. Ordinance Amending City Code, Chapter 2, Administration; Article XX., Office of Purchasing; Division 1., Generally; Sections 2-553, 2-554, 2-554.1, 2-557.3; and Division 5., Appeals and Remedies, Section 2-576.3 8. Ordinance Amending City Code, Chapter 15, Elections; Article I., Voting Precincts, by Adding New Section 15-48, Central Absentee Voter Election Precinct G. Other City Council Actions 1. Receipt of Bids for Utility Easement – Over City-owned Property Located at 5000 Marshall Avenue 2. Ordinance Amending City Code, Chapter 41, Vehicles for Hire; Article III., Taxicabs; Division 8, Taxicab Operating Regulations; Section 41-130, Lettering and Numbering 3. Resolution Approving the Amendment and Restatement of Each of the Creation Agreement and Service Agreement of the Hampton Roads Regional Jail Authority (HRRJ) 4. Ordinance Authorizing the City Manager to Make Offers to Purchase Easements in the City of Williamsburg, Virginia, to Provide Funds for this Purpose, and Execute Any and All Documents Necessary to Effect the Purchases Needed for the Upper York County Pipeline Project H. Appropriations 1. Newport News Police Department (NNPD) – Department of Criminal Justice Services: School Resource Officer Grant - $45,000 2. Newport News Police Department (NNPD) – Asset Forfeiture Funds – $100,000 3. Department of Engineering – FY 2014 Bond Authorization, Sewer Rehabilitation Category: FY 2014 Sanitary Sewer Program - $600,000 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. Woodbury 5. Bateman 6. Cherry 7. Coleman 8. Price 9. Scott 10. Vick 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 – Rev. Synetheia N. Newby, Gethsemane Baptist Church C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America – Boy Scout Troop 27 (Grace United Methodist Church) D. Presentations E. Public Hearings 1. None Advertised F. Consent Agenda 1. Minutes of the Special Meeting of July 8, 2014 ACTION: l N/A BACKGROUND: l N/A FISCAL l N/A IMPACT: Supporting Material Minutes of Special Meeting of July 8, 2014 F. Consent Agenda 2. Minutes of the Organizational Meeting of July 8, 2014 ACTION: l N/A BACKGROUND: l N/A FISCAL l N/A IMPACT: Supporting Material Minutes of Organizational Meeting of July 8, 2014 F. Consent Agenda 3. Minutes of the Special Meeting of July 8, 2014 ACTION: l N/A BACKGROUND: l N/A FISCAL l N/A IMPACT: Supporting Material Minutes of Special Meeting of July 8, 2014 F. Consent Agenda 4. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 8, 2014 ACTION: l N/A BACKGROUND: l N/A FISCAL l N/A IMPACT: Supporting Material Minutes of Regular Meeting of July 8, 2014 F. Consent Agenda 5. Resolution to Accept A Donation of Cameras and Camera Equipment from Canon Virginia Inc., for the Newport News Police Department (NNPD) ACTION: A REQUEST TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT THE DONATION OF CAMERAS AND CAMERA EQUIPMENT FROM CANON VIRGINIA INC., FOR THE NEWPORT NEWS POLICE DEPARTMENT (NNPD). BACKGROUND: l The Newport News Police Foundation was created to provide resources to NNPD which are not readily available from traditional funding resources. l The Foundation contacted Canon Virginia Inc. about financial or in-kind support. l Canon has offered to donate cameras, lenses and ancillary camera supplies to the Police Department worth approximately $37,000. l Canon donated $69,000 worth of camera equipment in 2013. l The City Manager recommends approval. FISCAL IMPACT: l N/A Supporting Material CM Memo re SRO for Booker T. Washington MS sdm12767 Accepting the Donation of Camera Equipment from Canon Virginia, Inc sdm12767 RESOLUTION NO. _______________ A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT THE DONATION OF CAMERA EQUIPMENT FROM CANON VIRGINIA, INC. WHEREAS, Canon Virginia, Inc. has offered to donate camera equipment to the City of Newport News; and WHEREAS, this equipment will be used by the Newport News Police Department to enhance the City’s law enforcement capabilities; and WHEREAS, the City Manager recommends to City Council that this gift be accepted. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of Newport News, Virginia: 1. That it hereby accepts the donation of camera equipment including cameras, lenses, binoculars and other ancillary camera equipment, from Canon Virginia Inc., a total estimated value of $37,000: 2. That it hereby extends its sincere appreciation to the Canon Virginia, Inc. for this donation. 3. That the City Manager, or his designee, is authorized and directed to accept this donation and to sign, subject to the approval by the City Attorney as to form, all documents necessary to effectuate the donation. 4. That a copy of this Resolution be spread upon the records of this body and that a copy be delivered to Canon Virginia, Inc. 5. That this resolution shall be in effect on and after the date of its adoption, August 12, 2014. F. Consent Agenda 6. Resolution Authorizing an Amendment to the Deed of Lease by and between the City of Newport News, Virginia and the Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of General Services for the Peninsula Health District ACTION: A REQUEST TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE AND IMPLEMENT AN AMENDMENT TO THE DEED OF LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA AND THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES FOR THE PENINSULA HEALTH DISTRICT LOCATED AT 416 J. CLYDE MORRIS BOULEVARD. BACKGROUND: l The proposed Lease Amendment will provide the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) continued occupancy in the Peninsula Health District building located at 416 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard. l The new five (5) year term commenced July 1, 2014, and sets forth the annual rental payment schedule. l The City Manager recommends approval. FISCAL IMPACT: l N/A Supporting Material CM Memo re Amdmnt to Peninsula Health Lease sdm12771 Amdmnt to Peninsula Health Dept Lease F. Consent Agenda 7. Ordinance Amending City Code, Chapter 2, Administration; Article XX., Office of Purchasing; Division 1., Generally; Sections 2-553, 2-554, 2-554.1, 2-557.3; and Division 5., Appeals and Remedies, Section 2-576.3 ACTION: A REQUEST TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE, CHAPTER 2, ADMINISTRATION; ARTICLE XX., OFFICE OF PURCHASING; DIVISION 1., GENERALLY; SECTION 2-553, DEFINITIONS; SECTION 2-554, GENERAL PROCEDURE; SECTION 2- 554.1, OPEN MARKET PROCEDURE FOR PURCHASES OF ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS OR LESS; SECTION 2-557.3, EXEMPTIONS; AND DIVISION 5., APPEALS AND REMEDIES, SECTION 2-576.3, PROTEST OF AWARD OR DECISION TO AWARD. BACKGROUND: l The Office of Purchasing is requesting and recommending several changes to the City Code, which would align certain established City purchasing practices with the Commonwealth's Virginia Public Procurement Act (VPPA). l These changes would also align the City's policies with those of surrounding cities and counties. l The City Manager recommends approval. FISCAL IMPACT: l N/A Supporting Material CM Memo re Purchasing Amdmnts sdm12578 Purchasing Amndmnt Ord F. Consent Agenda 8. Ordinance Amending City Code, Chapter 15, Elections; Article I., Voting Precincts, by Adding New Section 15-48, Central Absentee Voter Election Precinct ACTION: A REQUEST TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE, CHAPTER 15, ELECTIONS; ARTICLE I., VOTING PRECINCTS, BY ADDING NEW SECTION 15- 48, CENTRAL ABSENTEE VOTER ELECTION PRECINCT. BACKGROUND: l The State Code provides that a local governing body may establish one or more central absentee voter precincts in the courthouse or other public buildings for the purpose of receiving, counting, and recording absentee ballots cast in the City. l The proposed Ordinance amendment designates the Central Absentee Voter Election Precinct be located at City Hall, 2400 Washington Ave., 6th floor, Newport News, Virginia, in the Office of the Voter Registrar. l It also allows for the Voter Registrar to designate other locations within City Hall as the polling place and make the public aware of the same. l The City Manager recommends approval. FISCAL IMPACT: l N/A Supporting Material CM Memo re Absentee Voter Election District Relocation sdm12718 Adding Sec. 15-48, Central Absentee Voter Election Precinct sdm12718 ORDINANCE NO. _______________ AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND REORDAIN CHAPTER 15, ELECTIONS, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA, ARTICLE I., VOTING PRECINCTS, BY ADDING THERETO A NEW SECTION, NAMELY: SECTION 15-48, CENTRAL ABSENTEE VOTER ELECTION PRECINCT. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Newport News, Virginia: 1. That Chapter 15, Elections, of the Code of the City of Newport News, Virginia, Article I., Voting Precincts, be, and the same hereby is, amended and reordained, by adding thereto a new section, namely: Section 15-48, Central Absentee Voter Election Precinct, as follows: CHAPTER 15 ELECTIONS ARTICLE I. VOTING PRECINCTS Sec. 15-48. Central Absentee Voter Election Precinct. There is hereby established a Central Absentee Voter Election Precinct for the City of Newport News for the purpose of counting and recording absentee ballots in all elections. The polling place shall be located at the City Hall in the Office of the Voter Registrar on th the 6 Floor, 2400 Washington Avenue, Newport News, Virginia, or at such other location within City Hall as the Voter Registrar may designate and shall make the public aware. 2. That this ordinance shall be in effect on and after the date of its adoption, August 12, 2014. G. Other City Council Actions 1. Receipt of Bids for Utility Easement – Over City-owned Property Located at 5000 Marshall Avenue ACTION: A REQUEST TO CITY COUNCIL TO RECEIVE AND OPEN BIDS FOR GRANTING A UTILITY EASEMENT OVER CITY-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5000 MARSHALL AVENUE FOR THE UPGRADING AND UNDERGROUNDING OF ELECTRIC LINES AND ALL NECESSARY ACCESSORIES AND APPURTENANCES. (After the receipt and opening of the bids, City Council is requested to refer the bids to the City Manager for review and the presentation of a recommendation at Council's September 9, 2014 regular meeting). BACKGROUND: l A request to receive bids for a utility easement over City- owned property at 5000 Marshall Avenue was properly advertised in the Daily Press. l The easement request accommodates improvements as part of a larger project to provide an additional circuit to serve the Newport News Shipyard. l A public hearing has been advertised for the September 9, 2014 City Council meeting for consideration of the Ordinance which will grant the easement to the successful bidder. FISCAL IMPACT: l N/A Supporting Material Memo re Receipt of Bids-5000 Marshall Ave Attachment sdm12760 Authorizing re Deed of Easement (5000 Marshall Avenue) G. Other City Council Actions 2. Ordinance Amending City Code, Chapter 41, Vehicles for Hire; Article III., Taxicabs; Division 8, Taxicab Operating Regulations; Section 41-130, Lettering and Numbering ACTION: A REQUEST TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE, CHAPTER 41, VEHICLES FOR HIRE; ARTICLE III., TAXICABS; DIVISION 8, TAXICAB OPERATING REGULATIONS; SECTION 41-130, LETTERING AND NUMBERING; TO ALLOW FOR THE DISPLAY OF CONTACT INFORMATION THAT CAN BE USED TO ARRANGE FOR TAXICAB SERVICES. BACKGROUND: l Chapter 41 of the City Code regulates the operation of vehicles for hire. l City Code outlines regulations for advertising on a taxicab; it does not outline specifications for posting contact information for the taxicab company, specifically advertising a smartphone application. l The new sub-section allows taxicabs to display contact information related to the taxicab services. l The Police Department supports the amendment and feels citizens will benefit from it. l The City Manager recommends approval. FISCAL IMPACT: l N/A Supporting Material CM Memo re Taxicabs Ord Amdmnt sdm12762 Sec. 41-130 sdm12762 ORDINANCE NO. ____________________ AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND REORDAIN CHAPTER 41, VEHICLES FOR HIRE, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA, ARTICLE III., TAXICABS, DIVISION 8., TAXICAB OPERATING REGULATIONS, SECTION 41-130, LETTERING AND NUMBERING; DISPLAY OF ADVERTISING; LIGHTS OTHER THAN THOSE REQUIRED BY LAW. BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Newport News, Virginia: 1. That Chapter 41, Vehicles for Hire, of the Code of the City of Newport News, Virginia, Article III., Taxicabs, Division 8., Taxicab Operating Regulations, Section 41-130, Lettering and numbering; display of advertising; lights other than those required by law, be, and the same hereby is, amended and reordained as follows: CHAPTER 41 VEHICLES FOR HIRE ARTICLE III. TAXICABS DIVISION 8. TAXICAB OPERATING REGULATIONS Sec. 41-130. Lettering and numbering; display of advertising; lights other than those required by law. (a) All taxicabs operated under certificates issued pursuant to the provisions of this article which are operated under one (1) trade name shall be of unique and uniform color and lettering as approved by the chief of police, shall display the trade name of the taxicab on both sides and rear of the vehicle in letters at least three (3) inches in height, and shall be uniquely numbered with numbers at least three (3) inches in height on both sides and the rear of the taxicab. Such numbers shall be placed on both sides and the rear of each taxicab in a prominent place. Lettering and numbers shall be affixed to the taxicab by painting thereon or by stick-on letters and numbers that are not easily removed without damage to the letters and numbers. Letters and numbers shall not be magnetically attached to the taxicab. (b) No advertising shall be displayed in or on a taxicab, except advertising on a panel affixed to the rear bumper of the taxicab. Such panel shall neither obscure the rear view vision of the driver, nor shall it obscure any licensing, lettering, lights or signals required to be displayed on the rear of the taxicab. (c) No lights shall be added to a vehicle used as a taxicab other than the outside roof mounted light designating the vehicle as a taxicab and those lights otherwise required by law. (d) Outside roof mounted lights shall be turned on and in proper operating order during all times as the taxicab is hired or available for hire. (e) Taxicabs may display telephonic, internet, or other contact information that can be used to arrange taxicab service, which displays shall not be considered advertising for purposes of this section. A maximum of three means of contact may be displayed on a taxicab. Each means of contact may be displayed once on both sides and the rear of the vehicle, provided that such displays shall not obscure any licensing, lettering, lights or signals required to be displayed on the taxicab. Any changes to contact information must be pre-approved by the chief of police or his designee before such changes are made to ensure compliance with the specifications of the certificate, per section 41-69 of this code. Changes to contact information displayed on a taxicab will require that taxicab to be subject to inspection, including applicable fees, in accordance with section 41-121 of this code. 2. That this ordinance shall be in effect on and after the date of its adoption, August 12, 2014. 2 G. Other City Council Actions 3. Resolution Approving the Amendment and Restatement of Each of the Creation Agreement and Service Agreement of the Hampton Roads Regional Jail Authority (HRRJ) ACTION: A REQUEST TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION AMENDING AND RESTATING EACH OF THE CREATION AGREEMENT AND SERVICE AGREEMENT OF THE HAMPTON ROADS REGIONAL JAIL AUTHORITY (HRRJ). BACKGROUND: l On June 18, 2014, the HRRJ Authority voted to approve amendments to the Creation Agreement and the Service Agreement in order to admit the City of Chesapeake as a member jurisdiction. l As a result of HRRJ action, the local governing body of each HRRJ member jurisdiction must now approve these amendments no later than October 1, 2014. l As a member jurisdiction, the City of Chesapeake will have the same rights and obligations as the current HRRJ members. l HRRJ projected an $8.2 million revenue decrease due to the rapid loss of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainees. l The addition of the City of Chesapeake will alleviate a considerable loss in revenue for HRRJ and provides a decrease to the City's FY15 per diem rate increase. l The City Manager recommends approval. FISCAL IMPACT: l N/A Supporting Material CM Memo re HRRJ Amdmnts to Agreements sdm12768 Approving the Amendment and Restatement of the Creation and Service Agreement re HRJA G. Other City Council Actions 4. Ordinance Authorizing the City Manager to Make Offers to Purchase Easements in the City of Williamsburg, Virginia, to Provide Funds for this Purpose, and Execute Any and All Documents Necessary to Effect the Purchases Needed for the Upper York County Pipeline Project ACTION: A REQUEST TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO MAKE OFFERS TO PURCHASE EASEMENTS ACROSS CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF WILLIAMSBURG, VIRGINIA, FOR THE UPPER YORK PIPELINE PROJECT, TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR THIS PURPOSE AND TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO EFFECT THE PURCHASES AUTHORIZED. BACKGROUND: l The City has successfully negotiated the acquisition of the needed easements from private property owners within the City of Williamsburg for the York County 24-Inch Water Main Project. l An itemized summary of the property owners, size of the easements and cost of each acquisition is included in the Memorandum. l Funding of $22,473 for the acquisition of both permanent pipeline easements and temporary construction easements is available from the Waterworks Project Contingency Fund. l City Manager recommends approval. FISCAL IMPACT: l N/A Supporting Material CM Memo re York Cty Pipeline Proj sdm12764 Authorizing the Purchase of Easements - Upper York Pipeline Project sdm12764 ORDINANCE NO. ______________ AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO MAKE OFFERS TO PURCHASE EASEMENTS ACROSS CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY HEREINAFTER MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE CITY OF WILLIAMSBURG, VIRGINIA, FOR THE UPPER YORK PIPELINE PROJECT, TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR THIS PURPOSE, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO EFFECT THE PURCHASES AUTHORIZED HEREIN. WHEREAS, in the opinion of the Council of the City of Newport News, a public benefit would result from the acquisition of certain real property interests, hereinafter more particularly described, for the purpose of installing and maintaining a water pipeline, and for the preservation of the safety, health, peace, good order, comfort, convenience, morals and welfare of the City of Newport News. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Newport News, Virginia: Section 1. That the Council hereby authorizes the City Manager, or his designee, to make an offer to purchase the following easements by general warranty deed, inclusive of payment of any judgments, taxes or other money claims outstanding against the property and subject to subordination of any mortgage liens to the easement. The present owners of the properties to be acquired, or interests therein, and a description of said properties or their interests, and the funds necessary to compensate the owners of the properties are as follows: Parcel 01 - A permanent water pipeline easement from DAVID W. BRYHN & MICHELLE E. BRYHN, for FOUR THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED FORTY ONE AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($4,541.00). The interest(s) to be acquired affect(s) a parcel identified as 927 Capitol Landing Road, City of Williamsburg, Parcel ID 408-08-00- B, and more particularly described on a plat attached as Exhibit 1. Parcel 02 - A permanent water pipeline easement and temporary construction easement from ALEXANDER COMMONS ASSOCIATION, INC., for ONE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED SEVENTEEN AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($1,417.00). The interest(s) to be acquired affect(s) a parcel identified as 925 Capitol Landing Road, City of Williamsburg, Parcel ID 408-10-00-A, and more particularly described on a plat attached as Exhibit 2. Parcel 03 - A permanent water pipeline easement and temporary construction easement from KEENE PROPERTIES, INC., for TEN THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FORTY TWO AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($10,142.00). The interest(s) to be acquired affect(s) a parcel identified as 924 Capitol Landing Road, City of Williamsburg, Parcel ID 408-0A-00-005, and more particularly described on a plat attached as Exhibit 3. Parcel 04 - A permanent water pipeline easement and temporary construction easement from 160 MERRIMAC ASSOCIATES, LLC., for FIVE THOUSAND SEVEN AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($5,007.00). The interest(s) to be acquired affect(s) a parcel identified as 159 Merrimac Trail, City of Williamsburg, Parcel ID 409-01-00-A, and more particularly described on a plat attached as Exhibit 4. Parcel 05 - A permanent water pipeline easement and temporary construction easement from SHELLIS SQUARE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, for ONE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY SIX AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($1,186.00). The interest(s) to be acquired affect(s) a parcel identified as 285-Z Merrimac Trail, City of Williamsburg, Parcel ID 439-02-00-A, and more particularly described on a plat attached as Exhibit 5. Parcel 06 - A permanent water pipeline easement and temporary construction easement from LOIS S. HORNSBY, ET AL, for FIFTY AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($50.00). The interest(s) to be acquired affect(s) a parcel identified as 255 Merrimac Trail, City of Williamsburg, Parcel ID 409-02-00-B1, and more particularly described on a plat attached as Exhibit 6. Parcel 07 - A permanent water pipeline easement and temporary construction easement from LOIS S. HORNSBY, ET AL, for ONE HUNDRED THIRTY AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($130.00). The interest(s) to be acquired affect(s) a parcel identified as 301 Merrimac Trail, City of Williamsburg, Parcel ID 439-06-00-D1, D2, and more particularly described on a plat attached as Exhibit 7. Section 2. That in order to provide funds for the acquisition of interests in the said properties and to defray the costs incident thereto, the sum of TWENTY TWO THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED SEVENTY THREE AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($22,473.00) or so much thereof as may be necessary, is hereby designated from funds previously appropriated for acquisition of properties in the Upper York Pipeline Project. Section 3. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute and the City Clerk attest on behalf of the City of Newport News all documents, permits, or 2 authorizations necessary to effectuate the acquisition of the property described herein after same have been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney. Section 4. That this ordinance shall be in effect on and after the date of its adoption, August 12, 2014. 3 H. Appropriations ACTION: A REQUEST FOR A MOTION OF CITY COUNCIL TO APPROVE AS A BLOCK THE FOLLOWING APPROPRIATIONS. 1. Newport News Police Department (NNPD) – Department of Criminal Justice Services: School Resource Officer Grant - $45,000 2. Newport News Police Department (NNPD) – Asset Forfeiture Funds – $100,000 3. Department of Engineering – FY 2014 Bond Authorization, Sewer Rehabilitation Category: FY 2014 Sanitary Sewer Program - $600,000 H. Appropriations 1. Newport News Police Department (NNPD) – Department of Criminal Justice Services: School Resource Officer Grant - $45,000 ACTION: A REQUEST TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING $45,000 FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES ($31,797) AND A LOCAL GRANT MATCH ($13,203) TO THE NEWPORT NEWS POLICE DEPARTMENT (NNPD) TO FUND A SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER. BACKGROUND: l In 2013, NNPD applied for a grant from the Department of Criminal Justice Services to fund a School Resource Officer (SRO) for Booker T. Washington Middle School; that grant was approved. l This is the second year of funding for the SRO at Booker T. Washington. l Prior to the 2013-2014 grant, Booket T. Washington was the only Middle School in Newport News without a dedicated SRO. FISCAL IMPACT: l Approval of the appropriation will allow the use of state funds in the amount of $31,797. l A local grant match of $13,203 is required for a total appropriation of $45,000. l The City Manager recommends approval. Supporting Material CM Memo re SRO for Booker T Washington MS sdm12786 Appropriation re School Resource Officer Grant sdm12786 RESOLUTION NO. _______________ A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING FUNDS FROM L-CNN-SRO LOCAL MATCH-15 AND ST-DCJS-SCH RES OFFICER-15 TO POLICE OFFICER/DETECTIVE. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Newport News: That it hereby appropriates funds from L-CNN-SRO Local Match-15 and ST-DCJS-SCH Res Officer-15 to Police Officer/Detective, as follows: Appropriation From: L-CNN-SRO Local Match-15 2600-000-23-2389-481000-000000- 0000-23D15-23D15 $ 13,203.00 ST-DCJS-SCH Res Officer-15 2600-000-23-2389-482000-000000- 0000-23D15-23D15 $ 31,797.00 Appropriation To: Police Officer/Detective 2600-000-23-2389-513275-000000- 0000-23D15-23D15 $ 45,000.00 H. Appropriations 2. Newport News Police Department (NNPD) – Asset Forfeiture Funds – $100,000 ACTION: A REQUEST TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING $100,000 FROM THE NEWPORT NEWS POLICE DEPARTMENT (NNPD) ASSET FORFEITURE FUND ACCOUNT FOR USE TO PURCHASE AND REPAIR EQUIPMENT. BACKGROUND: l Asset Forfeiture funds are funds that are transferred to the Police Department as a result of officers participating in state and federal criminal cases where the defendant's assets are seized. l NNPD will utilize the funds to repair a highly specialized piece of equipment for the Marine Patrol Unit. l In addition, they will purchase 30 tasers and 45 body cameras for officers. FISCAL l This appropriation will reduce NNPD's Asset Forfeiture IMPACT: Account by $100,000. l The City Manager recommends approval. Supporting Material CM Memo re NNPD Asset Forfeiture Approp sdm12785 Appropriation re NNPD - Asset Forfeiture sdm12785 RESOLUTION NO. _______________ A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING FUNDS FROM USE OF FUND BALANCE TO CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AND SPECIALIZED POLICE EQUIPMENT. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Newport News: That it hereby appropriates funds from Use of Fund Balance to Contractual Services and Specialized Police Equipment, as follows: Appropriation From: Use of Fund Balance 2601-000-23-0000-453000-000000- 23X15-23X15 $ 100,000.00 Appropriation To: Contractual Services 2601-000-23-0000-530100-000000-0000- 23X15-23X15 $ 47,500.00 Specialized Police Equipment 2601-000-23-0000-570017-00000-0000- 23X15-23X15 $ 52,500.00 H. Appropriations 3. Department of Engineering – FY 2014 Bond Authorization, Sewer Rehabilitation Category: FY 2014 Sanitary Sewer Program - $600,000 ACTION: A REQUEST TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING $600,000 FROM THE FY 2014 BOND AUTHORIZATION, SEWER REHABILITATION CATEGORYFOR THE FY 2014 SANITARY SEWER PROGRAM. BACKGROUND: l This program consists of the design of six sanitary sewer projects and the construction of two small sanitary sewer projects. l The program's projects were identified by field work associated with the Sanitary Sewer Consent Order or from follow-up investigations associated with the City's sanitary sewer Maintenance, Operations & Management Program. l Program projects will correct known sanitary sewer defects that will insure reliable sanitary sewer service to project area residents. l The City Manager recommends approval. FISCAL IMPACT: l N/A Supporting Material CM Memo re Sanitary Sewer Prog Attachment-FY 2014 Sanitary Sewer Program Projects Location Map 1- Roanoke Avenue Location Map 2- 34th Street Location Map 3- Basin 056 Location Map 4 - 25th Street Location Map 5 - Pump Station No. 004 Location Map 6 - Loftis Boulevard Location Map 7 - Milford Road Location Map 8 - Harwood's Mill Park sdm12775 Appropriation re FY 2014 Sanitary Sewer Program FY-2014 Sanitary Sewer Program Projects Project Description Activity Budget This project is a continuation of the City’s Roanoke Avenue multi-year program of sewer Sanitary Sewer rehabilitation on Roanoke Avenue. The Phase V design will establish the mix of pipe Design $150,000.00 (22nd Street to replacement and rehabilitation (pipe Garden Drive) lining process). Construction is programmed for FY2015 and FY2016 The existing sewer pipes within the project limits were found to be in poor 34th Street Sanitary condition with pipe rehabilitation or Sewer replacement necessary for maintenance Design $55,000.00 (Madison Avenue to of area sewer service. The design will Marshall Avenue) establish the mix of pipe replacement or rehabilitation (pipe lining process). Construction in FY 2016 is anticipated. The existing sanitary sewer connected to the City’s Pump Station No. 056 is in conflict with an adjacent storm sewer pipe limiting sanitary sewer capacity. The design will address this conflict by Basin 056 Pile Bent redirecting the storm sewer and and Pipe Design $20,000.00 replacing the sanitary sewer. In addition, Rehabilitation existing wood pile bents supporting the sanitary sewer are deteriorated and will be replaced. Construction in FY 2016 is anticipated. The existing sanitary sewer within the 25th Street Sanitary limits of the project is failing Sewer Rehabilitation necessitating numerous Public Works and Replacement emergency repairs. Rehabilitation by a (Hickory Avenue to pipe lining process is deemed necessary Buxton Avenue, to restore the sewer pipe in order to Construction $200,000.00 Buxton Avenue prevent further failures. The project between Hampton scope also includes selected pipe repairs Avenue and 19th prior to lining. Construction is scheduled Street) to start December 2014 and be completed by May 2015. Attachment FY-2014 Sanitary Sewer Program Page 2 August 6, 2014 The existing 8-inch cast iron force main serving the City’s Pump Station No. 004 located on City Line Road is in such poor condition that Public Works has had to Pump Station No. initiate emergency repairs in order to 004 Force Main Design $40,000.00 keep this facility in service. The design Replacement shall be accomplished in conjunction with the design of planned improvements to City Line Road. Construction in FY 2016 is anticipated. A pressure relief valve installation for the City’s Jefferson Avenue Force Main is under construction. During periods of high pressure, this valve will divert a portion of area sewage flow to an Loftis Boulevard existing sanitary sewer on Loftis Pressure Relief Design $10,000.00 Boulevard, thereby reducing pressure Valve within the Jefferson Avenue main. Additional design services are required to evaluate the effectiveness of the installation and identify possible enhancements. The existing sanitary sewer on Milford Road is in poor condition and will be replaced by Public Works beginning August 2014. However, video inspection Milford Road of area sanitary sewers indicated the Sanitary Sewer Construction $75,000.00 sewer pipe near the Milford Road/River Rehabilitation Road intersection can be rehabilitated using a pipe lining process. Construction is scheduled to start October 2014 and be completed December 2014. The sewage septic system serving the City’s Harwood’s Mill Park boat rental facility has failed. As a result, temporary Harwood’s Mill Park toilet facilities have been placed on-site. Design $50,000.00 Pump Station A consultant will be retained to design a small sewage pump station to serve this site. Construction will be programmed for FY2016. Total $600,000.00 PDFConvert.6100.1.Attachment_FY-2014_Sanitary_Sewer_Program.doc S T RD K 23 OA E T AV S ND AV E 22 N TO MP T HA T HS 20 T S TS 21 E AV UT TN ES VE CH EA OK AN Project Location RO OR CU TT T T T HS E 17 T AV HS T HS 18 T 19 PL BS JE T T HS 16 DR EN GA TE RD EN PL M HA CK WI T E T HS AV 15 T T HS 14 CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA Date: 7/29/2014 µ Roanoke Avenue Sanitary Sewer V T T HS 36 Project Location L T HA T HS RS 35 MA VE LA ST H T 34 O DIS S T MA 33 RD VE NA S T ND 32 T S TS 31 T T HS 30 Date: 7/30/2014 CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA µ 34th Street Sanitary Sewer OO KC T CH IN DR R DD LE SA T EE C CH ER OK Project Location L COL EEN DR T DR BE ECHMON Date: 7/30/2014 CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA µ Basin 056 Pile Bent and Pipe Rehabilitation ST H 29 T HI PE CK AR PI O AV NE RY E AV AV E E ST H 27 T M AP LE AV E AV N E PT O HA M ST H 25 T Project Locations PO PL 26T AR H ST AV E BU XT O N T AV T HS E 24 ProjectSYLocations C AM O RE AV E H RIS CE DA PA R AV E AV E AS H ST AV ND E 22 AV E BL AI R Date: 7/30/2014 CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA µ 25th Street Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation & Replacement Project Location AVE UM U MIN AL Y CIT E LIN RD Ci C i Ci C i tt yy ST tt yy TH oo ff 48 oo ff e Ne N a Ha H pp oo m m w w pp tt rr tt oo nn e Ne N ss w w CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA Date: 7/30/2014 µ Pump Station No. 004 Force Main Replacement Project Location N SO ER FF JE E AV VD S BL F TI LO CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA Date: 7/29/2014 µ Loftis Boulevard Pressure Relief Valve FE RG US ON AV E RD BR AN DO RD N FO RD MI L Project Location RD RIVER ST PA RK PO PL ST Date: 7/30/2014 CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA µ Milford Road Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project Location Harwood Mills d aR ian Or CC ii tt YY yy oo rr oo ff kk NN CC ee ww oo uu pp oo nn tt yy rr tt NN ee ww ss Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA Date: 7/30/2014 µ Harwood Mills Park Pump Station sdm12775 RESOLUTION NO. _______________ A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING FUNDS FROM BONDS AUTHORIZED AND ISSUED TO FY 2014 SANITARY SEWER PROGRAM. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Newport News: That it hereby appropriates funds from Bonds Authorized and Issued to FY 2014 Sanitary Sewer Program, as follows: Appropriation From: Bond Authorized and Issued 4104-250-70-700L-579000-000000-2014- 00000-L0000 $ 600,000.00 Appropriation To: FY 2014 Sanitary Sewer Program 4104-250-70-700L-579420-000000-2014- 00000-L4010 $ 600,000.00 *I. Citizen Comments on Matters Germane to the Business of City Council J. New Business and Councilmember Comments City Manager City Attorney City Clerk Woodbury Bateman Cherry Coleman Price Scott Vick 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.”

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