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January 13. 2009 Discussion: . The exhibit or museum is anticipated be funded privately, with no requirement of City funding. . It will serve as a valuable scenic amenity at this important gateway. . It will enhance the historic image and ambiance of this important area of the City. . An existing railroad caboose at the site is owned by the City. The lease will donate it to the museum. Financial Impact: No direct cost; undetermined indirect financial benefits from enhanced tourism and economic development. Recommended Action: Adoption of the resolution is recommended. Vision Principle: Bold New Directions. Next Steps Following Council Action: . Lease to be signed. . The foundation will commence making City-approved but privately funded improvements to the site. 1. Williard Moody, Sr., 500 Crawford Street, spoke in support of this item. 2. Mark Geduldig-Yatrofsky, 2713 Sterling Point Drive, spoke in support of this item and also voiced his concern with future funding. 3. Joe Donnelly, 1588 West Little Neck Road, spoke in support of this item. Motion by Mr. Moody, and seconded by Mr. Heretick, to adopt the following resolution, and was adopted by the following vote: "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A LONG-TERM LEASE FOR THE RAILROAD MUSEUM OF VIRGINIA. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia: 1. That the City Manager and City Attorney, acting for and on behalf of the City, are hereby authorized to execute and deliver a lease with the Railroad Museum of Virginia, Inc. that is substantially the same as the one attached hereto. 2. The City Manager is further authorized and directed to take all such other actions as may be reasonably necessary to implement the intent of said lease. This resolution shall be effective immediately upon its adoption." Ayes: Heretick, Moody, Psi mas, Randall, Smith, Whitehurst, Holley Nays: None 08 - 526 - Adoption of an ordinance to amend Chapter 22 of the Code of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia (2006) by enacting a new section 22-567.2 pertaining to the parking of unconnected semitrailers. Deferred from the December 9, 2008 City Council Meeting. Vision Principle: Bold New Directions. Background: . There has been an increasing pattern of marine semitrailers being parked overnight on City streets, often for "staging" delivery of cargo containers to one of Portsmouth's two marine terminals. This practice is harmful to community quality, and it can create safety issues.