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June 24.2008 Discussion: . The recommended design alternative was presented for public comment by VDOT at a Public Hearing held at I.C. Norcom High School on May 14, 2008. . Written and orally registered comments from the public were generally favorable. . The only element of the proposed project subject to the approval of City Council at this time is specifically the project location. Financial Impact: . The City is not responsible for funding of portions of the actual project. This project has no direct impact on the city's budget. Staff Recommends: Adoption of resolution. Vision Principle: Thriving Neighborhood and a Sense of Community. Next Steps Following Council Action: . Submission of the resolution will be followed by a request for approval by the Commonwealth Transportation Board of Virginia and then approval by the Federal Highway Administration. 1. Roosevelt Harmon, 3409 Trexler Avenue, spoke in opposition to this item. Motion by Mr. D. Smith, and seconded by Mr. Moody, to defer consideration of item 08-292 to the meeting of July 22, 2008, and was adopted by the following vote: 2. Mark Geduldig-Yatrofsky, 363 Middle Street, spoke in opposition to this item. Ayes: Heretick, Moody, Psi mas, D. Smith, R. Smith, Randall Nays: None 08 - 293 - Adoption of a resolution approving the Community Planning and Development 2009 Action Plan of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, and authorizing the City Manager to file documents required to obtain the City's Community Planning and Development Grant entitlements. Vision Principle: Thriving Neighborhoods and a Sense of Community. Background: . This action will authorize the City Manager to make application to the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for Community Planning and Development funds and to continue our high priority activities to improve neighborhood quality in Portsmouth. Discussion: . The 2009 Action Plan reflects the initiatives proposed for funding through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and the Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) programs for the fifth year of the five-year period covered by the 2005-2009 Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development, which was adopted in 2005. Financial Impact: . By adopting this resolution, City Council will be authorizing the City to allocate its 2009 CDBG and HOME entitlement grant funding and other resources to this year's selected recipients, in the amounts of $2,115,144, and $1,055,867, respectively. This funding is used to assist with opportunities to develop viable communities by providing decent housing and suitable living environments, and by expanding economic opportunities, principally for low- and moderate-income persons in the City of Portsmouth.