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Au.qust 26, 2003 Motion by Mr. Benn, and seconded by Mr. Moody, to adopt the following resolution, and was adopted by the following vote: "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXPANSION OF HAMPTON ROADS TRANSIT BUS SERVICE ROUTE 57 TO PROVIDE SERVICE FROM SOUTH MILITARY HIGHWAY AND CAMELOT BOULEVARD TO VICTORY CROSSING FOR A TWO-YEAR TRIAL PERIOD, SUBJECT TO FUNDING, COST SHARING AND OTHER STATED CONDITIONS. WHEREAS, Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) has proposed expanding Route 57 bus service from South Military Highway and Camelot Boulevard to the transfer station at Victory Crossing in the City of Portsmouth; and WHEREAS, temporary partial funding for the expanded Route 57 appears to be available from the federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) program; and WHEREAS, the City of Chesapeake has proposed sharing the remaining costs of the expanded Route 57 service, with Portsmouth and Chesapeake to each contribute approximately $21,685.00 on an annual basis; and WHEREAS, no additional appropriation is needed to fund the expansion of Route 57 service for the current fiscal year; and WHEREAS, approval of the expansion for a two-year trial period will assist in establishing connectivity between Portsmouth and Chesapeake and provide a transportation service to residents of Portsmouth and the Hampton Roads region. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia that the City Manager be, and he hereby is, authorized to take such action as may be necessary to implement the proposed expansion of HRT Route 57 bus service, as generally shown on the attached Exhibit "A," subject to the following conditions: 1. CMAQ funding is obtained for the two-year trial period. 2. The City of Chesapeake shares equally in all costs associated with the expanded service, after CMAQ funding, in the approximate amount of $21,685.00 per year. 3. Bus ridership is monitored to determine whether the expanded service addresses community needs while remaining economically practicable. 4. The Cities of Portsmouth and Chesapeake continue to work toward identifying independent sources of funding for current and future costs associated with the expansion of Route 57 bus service. Upon expiration of the two-year trial period, the City Council may review ridership, economic viability, available funding, and other relevant factors before deciding whether the expanded HRT Route 57 bus service to Victory Crossing should be continued, altered, or terminated." Ayes: Benn, Griffin, Moody, Randall, Whitehurst, Holley Nays: None 03 - 305 - Adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute deeds of release of utility, stormwater, sanitary sewer and water easements as may be necessary on the former Portsmouth General Hospital, Manning Convalescent Center, and Portsmouth Healthcare Center sites.