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February 7, 1995
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<br /> WHEREAS, there is a necessity for the City and Portsmouth
<br />Parkside Development Associates to enter into such deed(s) as
<br />may be necessary to complete the adjustment of such boundary
<br />line, so that each is the fee simple owner of its property.
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<br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE iT RESOLVED by the Council of the City
<br />of Portsmouth, Virginia, that the City Manager be, and he
<br />hereby is authorized to enter into such deed(s) as he may deem
<br />necessary and appropriate to convey unto Portsmouth Parkside
<br />Development Associates any interest which the City may have in
<br />the property of Portsmouth Parkside Development Associates
<br />known as parcel 29A1 on the plat entitled "Subdivision of
<br />Property, Parcels 28(A), 28(B) and 28(C), Plat Showing Survey
<br />of Disposition Parcels 28(A), 28(B) and 28(C), Crawford Urban
<br />Renewal Project VA-R-53", Portsmouth, VA, dated January 12,
<br />1988, which said plat is duly recorded in the Clerk's Office of
<br />the City of Portsmouth~ Virginia, in Map Book 14, at page 181,
<br />under such terms and such conditions as he shall deem to be in
<br />the best interest(s) of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia.
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<br /> That this resolution shall take effect on the date of its
<br />adoption."
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<br />Ayes: Griffin, Hawks, Martin, Pitts,~Webb
<br />Nays: None
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<br />95-57 Letter from the City Manager recommending adoption of a
<br />motion authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract
<br />with J. S. Baar, Ltd., and Rountree Construction Company, Inc.,
<br />for the Sleepy Hole Golf Course, Sleepy Hole Park, and the
<br />Obici House.
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<br /> "I am pleased to announce that negotiations for Sleepy
<br />Hole Golf Course, Sleepy Hole Park, and the Obici House have
<br />been finalized with J. S. Baar, Ltd., and Rountree Construction
<br />Company, Inc. The contract is for an initial term of ten
<br />years, with two option periods of five years each. More
<br />· mportantly, the City will realize a positive revenue stream
<br />throughout the term of the contract, significant capital
<br />~mprovements which will enhance the value of City property,
<br />discount opportunities for our citizens, plus the contractual
<br />assurances of the continued use and compliance of a public
<br />facility.
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<br /> I hereby recommend your approval of a motion authorizing
<br />me to enter into a contract with J. S. Baar, Ltd., and Rountree
<br />Construction Company, Inc., for the Sleepy Hole Golf Course,
<br />Sleepy Hole Park, and the Obici House."
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<br />1. Dr. James W. Holley, III, 446 Effingham Street, spoke in
<br />support of the contract.
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<br />2. Gene Luke, 20 Kennedy Drive, spoke in support of the
<br />contract.
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<br />3. Joe Lofurno, 3028 Sterling Point Drive, spoke in support of
<br />the contract.
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<br />4. Joseph Gatling, 620 Chandler Harper Drive, spoke in support
<br />of the contract.
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<br />5. Elizabeth Cajiao, 4646 Rivershore Road, spoke of concerns
<br />for the role of the Obici House Board and the condition of the
<br />house.
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