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June 26. 2007 Recommended Action . Adoption of an ordinance to close a portion of Cavalier Boulevard to all vehicular traffic except that involved in public transportation. . Adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement of Lease with the Transportation District Commission of Hampton Roads to construct and operate a Public Transfer and Transportation Center on the Portion of Cavalier Boulevard closed to all except public transportation vehicles. Next Steps following City Council Action: . The City Manager will execute the Lease to Transportation District Commission of Hampton Roads in order to carry out the proposed plan. . The Offices of the City Attorney and City Surveyor will draft appropriate plats and documents in order to effectuate the exchange. Motion by Ms. Psi mas, and seconded by Mr. Heretick, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: "ORDINANCE CLOSING A PORTION OF CAVALIER BOULEVARD TO PRIVATE VEHICULAR TRAFFIC TO PROVIDE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE PORTSMOUTH PUBLIC TRANSFER AND TRANSPORTATION CENTER WITHIN THE PORTION OF CAVALIER BOULEVARD SO CLOSED." Ayes: Heretick, Moody, Psi mas, Randall, D. Smith, R. Smith, Holley Nays: None 07 - 286 - Adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement of lease with the Transportation District Commission of Hampton Roads to provide for the development of the Portsmouth Public Transfer and Transportation Center within the portion of Cavalier Boulevard closed. Vision Principle: Thriving Neighborhoods and a Sense of Community. Background: . City staff working in concert with Transportation District Commission of Hampton Roads staff has developed a multi phase project to develop a Public Transfer and Transportation Center in Portsmouth. The purpose of this effort is to elevate public transportation by concentrating existing services in the Victory VillagelTCC area and providing for the introduction of additional services. . In order to provide the improved service a physical site had to be located. The Departments of Planning, Development and Engineering reviewed the existing land utilization in the area. The evaluation criteria included; . Good access from the local street system . Good access from 1-264 for regional service . Located near New Port, Victory Village, TCC and Victory Crossing . Does not remove land for development or block future development . Provides enough land for future expansion of the Center An unused portion of the Cavalier Blvd. right-of-way north of the eastbound travel lane between McLean St and Victory Blvd. met the above criteria. Discussion . Financial Impact: Transportation District Commission of Hampton Roads has within its budget sufficient funds to implement the initial phase of the plan and will not need any financial assistance from the City of Portsmouth.