City Council
Regular MeetingNewport News, VA · September 26, 2017
Agenda
A. Call to Order
B. Invocation – Rev. Bert Cloud, Co-Pastor, Warwick Memorial United Methodist
Church
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America
D. Presentations
E. Public Hearings
1. Ordinance Authorizing Conditional Use Permit No. CU-2017-0014, to Jefferson
Office Warehouse II, LLC., for the Operation of Two Small Motor Vehicle Repair and
Service Facilities on Property Located at 311 Ed Wright Lane, Suites E1 and E2, and
Zoned M1 Light Industrial.
ACTION: A REQUEST TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. CU-2017-0014 TO
JEFFERSON OFFICE WAREHOUSE II, LLC., FOR THE
OPERATION OF TWO SMALL MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIR
AND SERVICE FACILITIES ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT
311 ED WRIGHT LANE, SUITES E1 AND E2, AND ZONED
M1 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL.
BACKGROUND: The proposed businesses are ALCOLOCK VA. Inc.,
specializing in alcohol ignition interlock devices and Audio
One, specializing in the sale and installation of car audio,
video and alarm systems.
The small motor vehicle repair and service facilities are
compatible with the zoning and surrounding uses, and will be
housed in a structure designed for light industrial uses.
The Framework for the Future 2030 Comprehensive Plan
recommends medium density residential uses for the property
which is inconsistent with the proposed uses and existing uses.
The draft comprehensive plan update, One City One Future,
recommends industrial uses for the property.
On September 6, 2017, the City Planning Commission voted
unanimously 8:0 to recommend approval of this request with
conditions.
Vote on Roll Call
For: Austin, Carpenter, Fox, Groce, Maxwell, Simmons,
Willis, Wittkamp
Against: None
Abstention: None
The City Manager recommends approval.
FISCAL IMPACT: N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
CM Memo re CU-2017-0014
Staff Report and CPC Minutes
sdm15730 re Jefferson Office Warehouse II, LLC
F. Consent Agenda
1. Minutes of the Special Meeting of September 12, 2017
ACTION: N/A
BACKGROUND: N/A
FISCAL IMPACT: N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Minutes of the Special Meeting of September 12, 2017
F. Consent Agenda
2. Minutes of the Work Session of September 12, 2017
ACTION: N/A
BACKGROUND: N/A
FISCAL IMPACT: N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Minutes of Work Session of September 12, 2017
F. Consent Agenda
3. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 12, 2017
ACTION: N/A
BACKGROUND: N/A
FISCAL IMPACT: N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Minutes of Regular Meeting of September 12, 2017
F. Consent Agenda
4. Resolution of Recognition: Mr. C.B. Harrell, Jr. on his 100th Birthday
ACTION: A REQUEST TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION OF
RECOGNTION FOR Mr. C.B. HARRELL, JR. ON HIS 100TH
BIRTHDAY.
BACKGROUND: Mr. C.B. Harrell, Jr. was born on November 5, 1917 and grew
up and attended school in Waverly, Virginia.
After high school, he attended Virginia Polytechnic Institute
and State University, where he graduated in 1941.
Immediately after graduation, he was called into active duty in
the U.S. Army as a Second Lieutenant, which included
assignments in New Guinea and the Philippines during World
War II, where he attained the rank of Major.
After being discharged from the Army in March, 1946, he was
employed by the U.S. Department of Interior before beginning
his own real estate and home construction business.
On February 10, 1964, he joined the Newport News
Commissioner of the Revenue's office as Chief Deputy
Commissioner of the Revenue until January 1, 1975, at which
time he became the Commissioner of the Revenue, serving in
that capacity until his retirement on December 31, 1993.
Mr. Harrell has participated in many civic activities and
provided leadership to a number of professional organizations.
This Resolution of Recognition recognizes Mr. C.B. Harrell,
Jr., on his 100th birthday.
The City Manager recommends approval.
FISCAL IMPACT: N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
sdm15724 Recognition re C. B. Harrell, Jr (100th Birthday)
sdm15724
RESOLUTION NO. _______________
RESOLUTION OF RECOGNITION
WHEREAS, C. B. Harrell, Jr. capably and faithfully served the citizens of the City of
Newport News from February 10, 1964, through December 31, 1993; and
WHEREAS, C. B. Harrell, Jr., was born on November 5, 1917, was reared in Waverly,
Virginia, and attended public schools there; and
WHEREAS, he subsequently attended Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
and graduated in 1941; and
WHEREAS, immediately after graduation, he was called into active duty in the United
States Army as a Second Lieutenant; his military service included assignments in New Guinea and
the Philippines during World War II where he attained the rank of Major; and
WHEREAS, he returned to the United States and was discharged from the Army in March,
1946; and
WHEREAS, he was then employed by the United States Department of the Interior as a
topographic engineer for a period of one and one half years before beginning his own real estate
and home construction business. This private business venture ceased in early 1964; and
WHEREAS, C.. B. Harrell, Jr., then joined the Newport News Commissioner of the
Revenue’s office as Chief Deputy Commissioner of the Revenue on February 10, 1964; he served
in this capacity until January 1, 1975, at which time he became the Commissioner of the Revenue
from the City, serving in that capacity until his retirement on December 31, 1993; and
WHEREAS, C. B. Harrell, Jr. has participated in many civic activities, among them being
service as President of the Peninsula Symphony Orchestra, Secretary of the Warwick Business
Association, Member of the Mayor’s Highway Safety Committee, Co-chairman of the 1957
Jamestown Celebration Committee and Member of the Arrangements Committee for the
celebration of the consolidation of the cities of Newport News and Warwick in 1958; and
WHEREAS, C. B. Harrell, Jr. is a member of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, the James
River Country Club, the Hampton Roads German Club and several professional organizations; and
WHEREAS, C. B. Harrell, Jr. has enjoyed a seventy-three year marriage to the former Jean
Munnikhuysen and has three children, five grandchildren and four great grandchildren, with one
on the way.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Newport News,
Virginia:
1. That it extends to him best wishes for a happy and prosperous one hundredth (100th)
birthday.
2. That it hereby expresses its deep and sincere appreciation to C. B. Harrell, Jr. for
his many years of dedicated service to the citizens of Newport News.
3. That a copy of this resolution be spread upon the records of this body and that a
copy be presented to C. B. Harrell, Jr. as an expression of recognition for his distinguished and long
life and for his dedicated service to the citizens of Newport News.
G. Other City Council Actions
1. Receipt of Bids Authorizing an Ordinance to Grant a 900 Square-foot Utility
Easement over City-Owned Property Located at 15330 Warwick Boulevard for the
Atkinson Boulevard Project
ACTION: A REQUEST TO RECEIVE AND OPEN BIDS FOR
GRANTING A 900 SQUARE-FOOT UTILITY EASEMENT
OVER CITY-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 15330
WARWICK BOULEVARD FOR THE ATKINSON
BOULEVARD PROJECT.
(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 October 10,
2017 regular meeting).
BACKGROUND: A proposed 30-foot by 30-foot utility easement totaling 900
square-feet along the frontage of Warwick Boulevard is
needed for the Atkinson Boulevard Project.
A request to receive bids for a utility easement for placement,
maintenance, and operation of underground electric lines,
lighting supports, and fixtures over City-owned property at
15330 Warwick Boulevard was properly advertised in the
Daily Press.
A public hearing has been advertised for the October 10, 2017
City Council meeting for consideration of the Ordinance
which will grant the easement to the successful bidder.
FISCAL IMPACT: N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
CM Memo re Receipt of Bids for Easement at 15330 Warwick Blvd
Attachment Location Map Utility Easement
sdm15689 Authorizing Deed of Easement 15330 Warwick Blvd
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G. Other City Council Actions
2. 1 of 2: Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Commonwealth’s
Development Opportunity Fund Performance Agreement by and Among the City of
Newport News, Virginia, the Economic Development Authority of Newport News,
Virginia (EDA) and Ferguson Enterprises, Inc.
ACTION: A REQUEST TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A
COMMONWEALTH'S DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY
FUND PERFORMANCE AGREEMENT BY AND AMONG
THE CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA, THE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF NEWPORT
NEWS, VIRGINIA (EDA) AND FERGUSON ENTERPRISES,
INC. (FERGUSON).
BACKGROUND: This is the first of a two-part action item.
Ferguson announced plans to create a new campus at City
Center at Oyster Point, creating 434 new jobs, retaining over
1,000 jobs and investing $82.8 million in new capital
expenditures.
To facilitate this expansion project, a three-party COF
Performance Agreement is required between the City, EDA
and Ferguson, before receiving and appropriating $2 million in
grant funds provided for by the Agreement.
The City Manager recommends approval.
FISCAL IMPACT: N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
CM Memo re COF Agrmnt & Funds for Ferguson Expansion
sdm15608 Authorizing re COF Agreement re Ferguson Enterprises Expansion
sdm15608
RESOLUTION NO. ____________________
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE,
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS,
VIRGINIA, A COMMONWEALTH’S DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY FUND
PERFORMANCE AGREEMENT BY AND AMONG THE CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS,
VIRGINIA (“THE CITY”), FERGUSON ENTERPRISES, INC. (“FERGUSON” OR “THE
COMPANY”), AND THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF
NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA (“THE EDA”).
WHEREAS, Ferguson has announced the expansion of certain operations in the City to
combine and grow its information technology, sales support and other corporate operations into a
new campus in City Center at Oyster Point (“the Campus”), and the creation of a significant
number of new jobs; and
WHEREAS, Ferguson plans to invest $82.8 million in new capital expenditures, to retain
more than 1,000 existing jobs and to create approximately 434 new jobs with salaries averaging
$45,000 annually (collectively, the “Ferguson Project”); and
WHEREAS, the City has been awarded a grant of and expects to receive $2,000,000 from
the Commonwealth’s Development Opportunity Fund (a “COF Grant”) through the Virginia
Economic Development Partnership Authority (“VEDP”) for the purpose of inducing the Company
to expand its operations and create the Campus; and
WHEREAS, in order for the City to receive the COF Grant from the Commonwealth of
Virginia, a three-party Commonwealth’s Development Opportunity Fund Performance Agreement
is required between the City, Ferguson and the EDA.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Newport News,
Virginia:
1. That it hereby authorizes and directs the City Manager to negotiate and execute, and
the City Clerk to attest, on behalf of the City of Newport News, Virginia, any and all documents
necessary to effectuate and implement a Commonwealth’s Development Opportunity Fund
Performance Agreement by and among the City of Newport News, Virginia, Ferguson Enterprises,
Inc., and the Economic Development Authority of the City of Newport News, Virginia.
2. That if any agreement related to the Ferguson Project includes an option for
Ferguson to purchase real property from the City and/or the EDA, the agreement will provide that
the purchase price for said real property will be negotiated at the time any such option is exercised
by Ferguson.
3. That the City Attorney shall review and approve all such documents as to form and
legality prior to their execution.
4. That this resolution shall be in effect on and after the date of its adoption, September
26, 2017.
G. Other City Council Actions
3. 2 of 2: Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Accept a Commonwealth’s
Development Opportunity Fund Performance Grant in the Amount of $2 Million and
Appropriate to the Economic Development Authority (EDA) for the Benefit of
Ferguson Enterprises, Inc.
ACTION: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
ACCEPT A COMMONWEALTH'S DEVELOPMENT
OPPORTUNITY FUND GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $2
MILLION AND APPROPRIATE TO THE ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (EDA) FOR THE BENEFIT
OF FERGUSON ENTERPRISES, INC. (FERGUSON).
BACKGROUND: This is the second of a two-part action item.
Upon approval of the COF Performance Agreement, the City
will receive grant funds in the amount of $2 million from the
Commonwealth's Development Opportunity Fund (COF).
Further, this action will allow the City's acceptance and
appropriation of the grant funds to the EDA for the benefit of
Ferguson.
The City Manager recommends approval.
FISCAL IMPACT: N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
sdm15735 Appropriation re Expansion of Ferguson Enterprises
sdm15735
RESOLUTION NO. _______________
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A $2,000,000 COMMONWEALTH’S DEVELOPMENT
OPPORTUNITY FUND GRANT AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FROM REVENUE FROM
THE COMMONWEALTH’S DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY FUND TO THE ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA, FOR THE
EXPANSION OF FERGUSON ENTERPRISES, INC.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Newport News:
1. That it accepts a $2,000,000 Commonwealth’s Development Opportunity Fund
Grant related to the expansion of Ferguson Enterprises, Inc.
2. That it hereby appropriates funds from Revenue from the Commonwealth’s
Development Opportunity Fund to Expansion of Ferguson Enterprises, Inc., as follows:
Appropriation From:
Revenue from the Commonwealth’s
Development Opportunity Fund
6420-750-39-3932-464014-393201-
0000-00000 $ 2,000,000.00
Appropriation To:
Expansion of Ferguson Enterprises, Inc.
6420-750-39-3932-530100-000000-0000-
00000-A6407 $ 2,000,000.00
G. Other City Council Actions
4. Ordinance Amending City Code, Chapter 40, Taxation; Article IX., Cigarette Tax;
Section 40-162, Refund for Unused Stamps or Meter Imprints
ACTION: A REQUEST TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
CITY CODE, CHAPTER 40, TAXATION; ARTICLE IX.,
CIGARETTE TAX; SECTION 40-162, REFUND FOR
UNUSED STAMPS OR METER IMPRINTS, TO BRING THE
CODE IN ALIGNMENT WITH THE CODE OF VIRGINIA.
BACKGROUND: During the 2017 General Assembly's legislative session, an
amendment was made to the Code of Virginia, to add refund
criteria for cigarette tax stamps.
Amending this chapter and section of the City Code, will bring
it in alignment with state code.
The City Manager recommends approval.
FISCAL IMPACT: N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
CM Memo re Ord Amdmnt to Chapt 40 Cigarette Stamp Tax
sdm15722 Sec. 40-162, Refund for unused stamps or meter imprints
sdm15722
ORDINANCE NO. _______________
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND REORDAIN CHAPTER 40, TAXATION, OF THE CODE
OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA, ARTICLE IX., CIGARETTE TAX,
SECTION 40-162, REFUND FOR UNUSED STAMPS OR METER IMPRINTS.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Newport News,
Virginia:
That Chapter 40, Taxation, of the Code of the City of Newport News, Virginia, Article IX.,
Section 40-162, Refund for unused stamps or meter imprints, be, and the same hereby is, amended
and reordained as follows:
CHAPTER 40
TAXATION
ARTICLE IX. CIGARETTE TAX
Sec. 40-162. Refund for unused stamps or meter imprints.
(a) Should any person, after acquiring from the city treasurer any stamps provided for
in this article, cease to be engaged in a business necessitating the use thereof, or should any such
stamps become mutilated and unfit for use, other than by cancellation, such person shall be entitled
to a refund of the denominational or face amount of any such stamps so acquired and not used by
such person, less four (4) percent of the denominational or face amount thereof, upon presenting
the stamps to the commissioner of the revenue and furnishing the commissioner of the revenue
with an affidavit showing, to the commissioner's satisfaction, that the stamps were acquired by such
person and have not in any manner been used, and the reason for requesting the refund. The
purchase price of any tax stamps purchased under this section shall be refunded, without penalties
or additional fees, upon verification by the commissioner of the revenue that the stamps have been
returned to the city. In the case of any authorized meter machine, should any imprints of such
machine theretofore paid for not be used, such person shall, upon furnishing the commissioner of
the revenue with a similar affidavitverification of such non-use, be entitled to a refund of the
denominational or face amount thereof, purchase price thereof, without penalties or additional fees,
upon verification by the commissioner of the revenue that the imprints of the machine were not
used less six (6) percent of the denominational or face amount of the imprints of the machine not
so used.
(b) Any and all refunds issued under this section shall be subject to the time limitations
set forth in Article XIII Section 40-225.
(c) Any and all refunds for unused and mutilated stamps and for nonuse of meter
machine imprints provided for under this section are hereby authorized to be made on vouchers
approved by the commissioner of the revenue, and when made, the same shall be charged against
the sums collected for the sale of the stamps and for the use of such imprints.
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H. Appropriations
ACTION: A REQUEST FOR A MOTION OF CITY COUNCIL TO APPROVE
AS A BLOCK THE FOLLOWING APPROPRIATIONS.
1. Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Program –
In-Kind Donations Appropriation – $837
2. Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Program –
Local funds ($78,000), Virginia Department of Criminal
Justice Services (DCJS) ($50,640) and Victims of Crime
Act (VOCA) ($39,688) – $168,328
3. Department of Library Systems and Information –
Neisser Bequest Interest Funds: Main Street Library –
$10,992.43
4. Department of Development – FY 2017 Bond
Authorization, Community Development Category: City
Center Infrastructure and Development Projects—
$1,700,000
H. Appropriations
1. Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Program – In-Kind Donations
Appropriation – $837
ACTION: A REQUEST TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION
APPROPRIATING $837 OF IN-KIND DONATIONS FOR
THE CITY’S COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATE
PROGRAM (CASA).
BACKGROUND: CASA has received $837 in donations, which City Council is
requested to appropriate at this time.
The funds will be used to train CASA volunteers, to organize
special activities for CASA children, and fundraising events.
The City Manager recommends approval.
FISCAL IMPACT: N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
CM Memo re CASA Program Donations
sdm15732 Appropriation re CASA Program
sdm15732
RESOLUTION NO. _______________
A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING FUNDS FROM CASA DONATIONS TO CASA
PROGRAM.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Newport News:
That it hereby appropriates funds from CASA Donations to CASA Program, as follows:
Appropriation From:
CASA Donations
2660-000-49-4910-481010-
49A17-49A17 $ 837.00
Appropriation To:
CASA Program
2660-000-49-4910-555042-
49A17-49A17 $ 837.00
H. Appropriations
2. Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Program – Local funds ($78,000),
Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) ($50,640) and Victims of
Crime Act (VOCA) ($39,688) – $168,328
ACTION: A REQUEST TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION
APPROPRIATING $168,328 FROM THE VIRGINIA
DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES (DCJS)
($50,640), VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT (VOCA) ($39,688), AND
COMMUNITY SUPPORT FUNDING FROM THE CITY’S FY
2016 GENERAL FUND OPERATING BUDGET ($78,000)
FOR THE CITY’S COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL
ADVOCATE PROGRAM (CASA).
BACKGROUND: The CASA Program trains community volunteers to serve as
advocates for children found by the Juvenile and Domestic
Relations Court to have been abused or neglected, or at risk
of being abused or neglected.
DCJS issues a state grant to the CASA Program on an annual
basis and the federal grant funds are issued through VOCA.
FISCAL IMPACT: In addition to the $90,328 in State and Federal grant funds,
this transaction includes Community Support (local funds) in
the amount of $78,000.
The City Manager recommends approval.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
CM Memo re CASA Grant Funding
sdm15731 Appropriation re CASA Program
sdm15731
RESOLUTION NO. _______________
A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING FUNDS FROM FEDERAL REVENUE-VOCA, STATE
REVENUE-DCJS AND LOCAL REVENUE-COMMUNITY SUPPORT TO CASA PROGRAM.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Newport News:
That it hereby appropriates funds from Federal Revenue-VOCA, State Revenue-DCJS and
Local Revenue-Community Support to CASA Program, as follows:
Appropriation From:
Federal Revenue-VOCA
2660-000-49-4910-483000-
49A18-49A18 $ 39,688.00
State Revenue-DCJS
2660-000-49-4910-482000-
49A18-49A18 $ 50,640.00
Local Revenue - Community Support
2660-000-49-4910-481000-49A18-49A18 $ 78,000.00
Appropriation To:
CASA Program
2660-000-49-4910-512331-
49A18-49A18 $ 168,328.00
H. Appropriations
3. Department of Library Systems and Information – Neisser Bequest Interest Funds:
Main Street Library – $10,992.43
ACTION: A REQUEST TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION
APPROPRIATING $10,992.43 OF INTEREST EARNED IN
FY 2017 FROM THE NEISSER BEQUEST TO THE
NEWPORT NEWS DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARIES AND
INFORMATION SERVICES FOR THE MAIN STREET
LIBRARY.
BACKGROUND: On April 12, 2005, Dr. Herbert H. Neisser left a bequest of
approximately $2 million to the Main Street Library.
The guidelines state that 85% of the interest earned each year
is to be used for projects that directly benefit the Main Street
Library, with the remaining 15% returned to the endowment.
FISCAL IMPACT: Interest earned in FY 2017 was $12,932.27, making
$10,992.43 available to the Main Street Library.
No local funds are required for this appropriation.
The City Manager recommends approval.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
CM Memo re Neisser Interest Funds
sdm15746 Appropriation re FY18 Neisser Bequest Interest Funds
sdm15746
RESOLUTION NO. _______________
A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING FUNDS FROM NEISSER BEQUEST INTEREST
INCOME TO NEISSER BEQUEST TRAINING AND SPEAKER SERIES.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Newport News:
That it hereby appropriates funds from Neisser Bequest Interest Income to Neisser Bequest
Training and Speaker Series, as follows:
Appropriation From:
Neisser Bequest Interest Income
2650-000-38-3891-481000-000000-0000-
38B18-38B18 $ 10,992.43
Appropriation To:
Neisser Bequest Training and Speaker
Series
2650-000-38-3890-555040-000000-0000-
38B18-38B18 $ 10,992.43
H. Appropriations
4. Department of Development – FY 2017 Bond Authorization, Community
Development Category: City Center Infrastructure and Development Projects—
$1,700,000
ACTION: A REQUEST TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION
APPROPRIATING $1.7 MILLION FROM THE FY 2017
BOND AUTHORIZATION, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CATEGORY FOR CITY CENTER INFRASTRUCTURE AND
DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS.
BACKGROUND: To support the announced expansion of Ferguson Enterprises,
Inc. in City Center, the Economic Development Authority of
the City of Newport News, Virginia (EDA) committed to
provide the land necessary for the new campus, as well as
possible future expansions.
The EDA also plans to construct a 1,500-space parking
garage and the extension of Pearl Way, and related
infrastructure improvements.
FISCAL IMPACT: An appropriation of $1.7 million is requested for the EDA and
comprises $981,933 to fund the purchase of the development
rights of the land and $718,067 for the design and preliminary
work for the parking garage, Pearl Way extension and related
infrastructure improvements.
The City Manager recommends approval.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
CM Memo re CCOP Infrastructure & Development Projects
sdm15736 Appropriation re City Center Infrastructure and Development Projects
sdm15736
RESOLUTION NO. _______________
A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING FUNDS FROM BONDS AUTHORIZED AND UNISSUED
TO CITY CENTER INFRASTRUCTURE AND DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS.
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 City Center
Infrastructure and Development Projects, as follows:
Appropriation From:
Bonds Authorized and Unissued
4104-400-70-700A-579000-000000-2017-
00000-A0000 $ 1,700,000.00
Appropriation To:
City Center Infrastructure and
Development Projects
4104-400-70-700A-579420-000000-2017-
00000-A1108 $ 1,700,000.00
*I. Citizen Comments on Matters Germane to the Business of City Council
J. Old Business, New Business and Councilmember Comments
City Manager
City Attorney
City Clerk
Harris
Price
Scott
Vick
Woodbury
Bateman
Cherry
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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