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WHEREAS, the site proposed in.census tract 125 will not have an adverse impact on schools and other services, is zoned for multi-family (R-60) ~ has recently been redesignated for this use in the Comprehensive Plan and contains approximately ten (10) acres which is more than adequate for the construction of 100 units of multi-family housing; and WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Portsmouth is in the best position to determine local needs and the location of any additional housing. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia: 1. That the Portsmouth Redevelopment and Housing Authority is directed to prepare an amendment to the 1979 Three-Year Plan designating census tract 125 for new construction for the 1980 Community Development Program and to take any additional steps necessary to obtain control of the site. 2. That this Council will hold a public hearing on August 26, 1980 on the proposed amendment, and, if approved, would submit same to the HUD Area Office for approval and make a formal request for preapproval of the afore-mentioned site and the assignment of contract authority for 100 units of Section 8 housing to the Portsmouth Redevelopment and Housing Authority for the development of the units. 3. That the City Manager is directed to advise HUD of this Council's action by the forwarding of a certified copy of this resolution to the Area Manager for HUD and the willingness of this Council to authorize the City Manager to execute a contract conditioned on the building df tO0 units of new construction in census tract 125 in accordance with the proposed amendment. Adopted by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, at a meeting held August 12, 1980. Teste: City Clerk