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March 22. 2005 . Effective January 1, 2005, these funds are also available for internal salary adjustments based upon performance evaluations and job descriptions. . The Clerk of the Circuit Court submitted personnel changes to the Compensation Board with an effective date of March 1, 2005. The City of Portsmouth Human Resource Management Department is aware of these changes. . This item contributes toward the City Council's vision of A Robust and Prospering Economy with municipal government serving as a major employer in the City. Financial Impact: . This action requires no additional local funds. Motion by Mr. Heretick, and seconded by Mr. Whitehurst, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: "ORDINANCE ACCEPTING $14,707 FROM THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA COMPENSATION BOARD AND APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT IN THE GENERAL FUND FOR STAFF SALARY ADJUSTMENTS IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT." Ayes: Heretick, Moody, Psi mas, Randall, Smith, Whitehurst, Holley Nays: None 05 - 128 - Adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a deed to convey the portion of Gwaltney Court closed and vacated by the City Council by Ordinance of September 14, 2004. Recommended Action: . Adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a deed to convey the portion of Gwaltney Court closed and vacated by adoption of an ordinance by the City Council on September 14, 2004. Summary: . This proposed deed will eliminate any question of the passage of title of the closed portion of the street to Mr. Russell J. Oliveira, the adjoining landowner. Purpose and Need: . Ordinance 2004-47 was adopted to close and vacate a portion of Gwaltney Court in order that this unneeded property go to Russell J. Oliveira, the adjoining landowner. . In turn, Oliveira had agreed to convey an easement for drainage across his adjoining property to serve the new subdivision of Gwaltney Acres. . In compliance with the agreement between the City and Mr. Oliveira, Mr. Oliveira has granted the City the required drainage easement. A deed is now needed to confirm title to the closed and vacated area of the street to Mr. Oliveira, and/or his successor in title, so as to complete the intent of the closed area of the street becoming the property of Mr. Oliveira. . The proposed deed will eliminate any question by title insurers of the passage of the title of the closed portion of the street to Mr. Oliveira. . The land acquired by Mr. Oliveira allows for new development along Smithfield Road. . This action will contribute toward the City Council's vision of Neighborhood and Community Transformation and A Robust and Prospering Economy with the future development of two new residences in Gwaltney Acres.