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R -20 -32 A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING A SMART SCALE APPLICATION FOR THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH GREENWOOD PARK AND RIDE LOT PROJECT. WHEREAS, the Virginia Department of Transportation is accepting SMART SCALE program applications; and WHEREAS, increased construction and carrier activity at Norfolk Naval Shipyard is resulting in higher demand for off -site commuter parking within surrounding neighborhoods in Portsmouth; and WHEREAS, the City owns a vacant parcel of land at 4690 Greenwood Drive near interstate I -264 that can be developed for commuter parking (the "Greenwood Park and Ride Lot Project "); and WHEREAS, the Greenwood Park and Ride Lot Project will provide 283 off -site commuter parking spaces for shipyard employees, relieving demand for parking in and around the Shipyard; and WHEREAS, the Greenwood Park and Ride Lot Project will include bus lanes and shelters for commuter shuttles provided by the Navy and will feature bicycle racks and sidewalk improvements; and WHEREAS, the Greenwood Park and Ride Lot Project will support the Navy, a key partner of both the City and the Commonwealth, and will relieve traffic and parking congestion in Portsmouth neighborhoods; and WHEREAS, the City intends to submit a SMART SCALE application to VDOT seeking $6,407,605 in funding for the Greenwood Park and Ride Lot Project; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia: (1) That it supports the Greenwood Park and Ride Lot Project; (2) That it supports the SMART SCALE application for the Greenwood Park and Ride Lot Project; (3) That the City Manager and his designees are authorized to execute and deliver such materials as may be required for the submittal of the application; and (4) That this resolution shall be in effect as of the date of adoption. ADOPTED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia at an electronic meeting held on October 27, 2020. Teste: City Clerk