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Regular Meeting

Newport News, VA · September 26, 2017

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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 Document Path: N:\NewportNews\Engineering\Council Package\Atkinson Boulevard\Warwick15330_easement2_8x11.mxd Y ON WA ATKINS APPROXIMATE LOCATION OF ATKINSON BOULEVARD EXTENSION CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS 30' x 30' UTILITY EASEMENT W WAR ICK DR VD EN BL LL WA LE CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA µ UTILITY EASEMENT FOR 15330 WARWICK BOULEVARD 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. 2 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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