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September 23. 2008 Next Steps Following Council Action: . The City will continue to create a consistent "link" by using the water and sails as part of its brand identity. . The privately designed sailboat by Vincent Hester galleries remains a private endeavor and is simply a variation on the sail logo which is associated with Portsmouth's official branding scheme. Currently, the Portsmouth Partnership will market the sailboat to benefit the Portsmouth Partnership Foundation. . The City may develop various methods of application for the sailboat icon, to be displayed throughout the City (e.g., interior wall decor, mounted to the exterior of public buildings, etc.), as presented by staff at the July 29, 2008 City Council Advance. . The Urban Design Committee shall be tasked with developing a policy for public art in the public right of way. Motion by Ms. Psi mas, and seconded by Mr. Moody, to adopt the following resolution, and was adopted by the following vote: "RESOLUTION ENDORSING THE SAILBOAT AS AN ICON FOR THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH. WHEREAS, since its establishment in 1752, the City of Portsmouth has had close economic and recreational ties with the watercraft that have plied the Elizabeth River, in particular, the sailboat; and WHEREAS, the City now wishes to designate the sailboat, in its many forms and designs, as an icon for the City of Portsmouth, to be used and incorporated by the City in its marketing and publicity efforts; and WHEREAS, the City does not wish to affect or curtail private efforts(such as the privately designed sailboat inspired by Barbara Vincent Hester and presented by members of the Portsmouth Partnership and Vincent Hester Gallery) to utilize the sailboat concept for private commercial and other purposes. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia that it hereby designates the sailboat, in its many forms and designs, as an icon for the City of Portsmouth to be utilized for such public purposes as may be deemed appropriate. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that private individuals and entities are encouraged to utilize their creative efforts to bring attention and credit to their activities and operations and to the City by the imaginative employment of the sailboat concept." Ayes: Heretick, Moody, Psi mas, Randall, Smith, Whitehurst, Holley Nays: None 08 - 411 - Adoption of a resolution rescinding prior authorization to acquire by eminent domain property at 1128 Harrell Street, commonly known as the "Crab Shack". Vision Principle: Thriving Neighborhoods and a Sense of Community. Background: . On May 22,2007, City Council adopted a resolution authorizing acquisition of the Crab Shack by eminent domain in order to create a public park. Due to changed conditions, this resolution rescinds the prior authorization. Discussion: . The blight that had previously characterized the condition of the Crab Shack has now been abated. . The funds that had been allocated to acquire this property are now needed for other pressing and important City projects. . The need for a public park in this area and the need for greater public access to the water still exist.