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November 22. 2005 "RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE PROGRAMMING OF IMPROVEMENTS TO MCLEAN STREET FROM AIRLINE BOULEVARD TO GREENWOOD DRIVE AS A VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION URBAN SYSTEM HIGHWAY PROJECT. WHEREAS, in accordance with Virginia Department of Transportation construction allocations procedures, it is necessary that a request by City Council resolution be adopted in order that the Department program an urban highway project in the City of Portsmouth; and WHEREAS, the City Engineer has recommended the establishment of an urban system highway project for the improvement of McLean Street from Airline Boulevard to Greenwood Drive, a distance of approximately one mile. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia requests the Virginia Department of Transportation to establish an urban system highway project for the improvement of McLean Street from Airline Boulevard to Greenwood Drive in the City of Portsmouth. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Portsmouth 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, and agrees that if the City of Portsmouth subsequently elects to cancel this project, the City of Portsmouth will 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: Heretick, Moody, Psi mas, Randall, Smith, Whitehurst, Holley Nays: None 05 - 539 - Adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to release and vacate easements of the City of Portsmouth in a portion of that area of the City known generally as MidCity. Vision Principle: Neighborhood and Community Transformation. Background: . The Authority has contracted for the development of a Wal-Mart on the former MidCity mall parcel. . An RFQ has been issued for development of certain additional parcels across Frederick Boulevard (Murry's, Firestone, VEC). . The City holds several utility easements in these parcels. . Many of the utilities have been or will be relocated to support new development. . Developers will require that obsolete easements be released prior to closing. Discussion: . It is proposed to give the City Manager the authority to release obsolete City easements. . Granting the City Manager the authority to release these easements will facilitate closings and the redevelopment process. . The City will not be required to release any easement until it is satisfied that it has been granted all necessary replacement easements. . Financial Impact: The redevelopment of MidCity will be a great financial benefit to the City. . Human Impact: The redevelopment of MidCity will provide Portsmouth residents with new jobs and previously lacking retail options. Staff Recommends: Adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to release and vacate easements of the City of Portsmouth in a portion of that area of the City known generally as MidCity for redevelopment. Vision Principle: Neighborhood and Community Transformation.