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October 23, 2001 Purpose and Need: · The improvement of Victory Boulevard was included in the VDOT Six Year Plan for Urban Transportation System Improvements. However, until recently, authorization to proceed on this project, as well as any other new projects in the region, have been held up by the Federal Highway Administration pending resolution of regional air quality issues. Since final approval has been received, it is required that the City adopt the attached resolution requesting the project in order for VDOT to proceed. The project will be administered by the City of Portsmouth. Financial Impact: · The project will be funded with 98% State funds and 2% City funds. The project is currently estimated at a total cost of approximately $5.1 million, which requires a City share of $102,000. City matching funds will be appropriated in the Capital Improvement Fund. Motion by Mr. Pitts, and seconded by Mr. Whitehurst, to adopt the following resolution, and was adopted by the following vote: "A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO ESTABLISH A CONSTRUCTION PROJECT FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF VICTORY BOULEVARD FROM 1-264 TO GREENWOOD DRIVE. WHEREAS, in accordance with Virginia Department of Transportation construction allocation procedures, it is necessary that a request by Council resolution be made in order that the Department program an urban highway project in the City of Portsmouth. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, that it hereby requests the Virginia Department of Transportation establish an urban system highway project for the improvement of Victory Boulevard from 1-264 to Greenwood Drive a distance of approximately 0.53 miles. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth that it hereby agrees to pay its share of the total cost for preliminary engineering, right-of-way acquisition, and construction of this project in accordance with Section 33.1-44 of the Code of Virginia. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, if the City of Portsmouth subsequently elects to cancel this project, the City of Portsmouth hereby agrees to reimburse the Virginia Department of Transportation for the total amount of the costs expended by the Department through the date the Department is notified of such cancellation." Ayes: Benn, Griffin, Pitts, Whitehurst, Holley Nays: None - New Business - 01 - 303 - Boards and Commissions There were no appointments. 01 - 304 - Items Submitted by Council Members Councilman Benn spoke on Fleet Week activities and recognized Sheila Martin for a job "Well Done". Correction of City Council Resolution 01-65, adopted on September 25, 2001. Motion by Mr. Pitts, and seconded by Mr. Whitehurst, to amend the original resolution for tax exempt status of Chevra Thelim, Inc. to include the assessed value and the amount of annual real estate taxes, and was adopted by unanimous vote.