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September 22. 1998 City departments have assisted the Hoffler Creek Foundation from time to time with various support activities such as assistance with surveying activity and bulk waste material removal when such activities could be accomplished within existing resources and operating requirements. It is anticipated that similar activities will continue under the new lease. Motion by Mr. Pitts, and seconded by Mr. Whitehurst, to adopt the following resolution, and was adopted by the following vote: "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A LONG-TERM LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE HOFFLER CREEK WILDLIFE FOUNDATION. WHEREAS the City has previously entered into a one-year lease with the Hoffler Creek Wildlife Foundation (the "Foundation") for a 142-acre tract of woodlands, wetlands, and a borrow pit (the "Property") located generally along Twin Pines Road close to its intersection with River Shore Drive, with this lease being for the purpose of developing a credible plan of action for the Property; and WHEREAS the Foundation has, during the course of its lease with the City, met all preliminary performance requirements of the City with regard to funding and long-term planning, and the City has determined that it is in the public interest to lease the Property to the Foundation for a longer, period of time so that the Foundation can proceed with its master plan of developing the property as a nature and wildlife preserve add/or conservation area open to the public; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, that the City Manager is authorized, for and on behalf of the City, to enter into an agreement with the Foundation substantially in conformity with the attached "Long-Term Lease Agreement." The Manager is further authorized to take such other actions as may be necessary to implement said Agreement, subject to any legally required approvals of Council." Ayes: Benn, Griffin, Moody, Pitts, Whitehurst, Holley Nays: None . NEW BUSINESS - 98 - 231 Boards and Commissions There were no appointments. Mr. Griffin stated that members of the Board of Zoning Appeals are appointed by the Chief Judge of Portsmouth Circuit Court, and while the City has been fortunate to have some very capable citizens appointed by the Court to proVide this important public service, there is a need to have alternate members appointed to the Board of Zoning Appeals to ensure that there is always a quorum for scheduled Board of Zoning Appeals meetings. Motion by Mr. Griffin, and seconded by Mr, Benn, that the Chief Judge of Circuit Court be officially requested, on behalf of the City, to appoint three (3) alternate members to the Portsmouth Board of Zoning Appeals, and was · adopted by unanimous vote. 98 - 232 Items Submitted by Council Members Mr. Whitehurst stated that the Mayor has given his approval to be roasted on October 23, 1998 by the Portsmouth Schools Foundation, at the Holiday Inn at 6:30 p.m. Any remaining funds will go to the Portsmouth Schools Foundation after expenses have been paid.