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June 23. 1998 PURPOSE AND NEED: · Amendments include revisions to certain definitions regarding food establishments and violations of the article. Uniformity in the administration of local food and beverage tax throughout Ham pton Roads. By adopting uniform policies, procedures, ordinances and guidelines, the area cities can demonstrate regional cooperation that will prove to be beneficial to the business community. FINANCIAL IMPACT: · There is no financial impact. Motion by Mr. Martin, and seconded by Mr. Pitts, to adopt the following ordinance and was adopted by the following vote: "ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 35 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA (1988) BY AMENDING ARTICLE X THEREOF PERTAINING TO THE RESTAURANT FOOD TAX." Ayes: Benn, Clemons, Griffin, Martin, Pitts, Robinett, Holley Nays: None 98-148 Adoption of a resolution approving Amendment No. 29 to the Crawford Conservation and Redevelopment Plan, designating an additional property as "To Be Acquired." RECOMMENDATION: Adoption of a resolution approving Amendment No. 29 to the Crawford Conservation and Redevelopment Plan, designating an additional property as "To Be Acquired." PURPOSE AND NEED: In 1997, the Portsmouth Redevelopment and Housing Authority acquired air rights for development of property behind the Signet Bank Building. During the process of developing various aspects of the hotel/conference center, it was determined that PRHA actually needs to have fee simple ownership of this property. An offer has been made by PRHA to the owners of the property. If the negotiations are not successful, it will be necessary for PRHA to acquire the property through eminent domain. Regardless of whether eminent domain becomes necessary, the Crawford Plan should be amended to designate the property as "To Be Acquired." FINANCIAL iMP~ACT: · The necessary funds for acquisition are already in place. Motion by Mr. Robinett, and seconded by Mr. Clemons, to adopt the following resolution, and was adopted by the following vote: "RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 29 TO THE CRAWFORD CONSERVATION AND REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE CRAWFORD URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT.