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March 9. 2010 Recommended Action: . Adoption of the ordinance. Vision Principle: Thriving Neighborhoods and a Sense of Community. Next Steps Following Council Action: . The Portsmouth Director of General Services will file the application for certification, and the clerks of court will begin assessing the additional cost once the certification is received. Motion by Mr. Whitehurst, and seconded by Ms. Randall, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: "ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 12 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA (2006) BY AMENDING SECTION 12-121 AND APPENDIX A THEREOF TO PERMIT THE ASSESSMENT OF AN ADDITIONAL COURT COST OF $3.00 IN CERTAIN CIVIL, CRIMINAL AND TRAFFIC CASES TO BE APPLIED TO THE REPLACEMENT OF THE CITY COURTHOUSES." Ayes: Heretick, Moody, Psi mas, Randall, Smith, Whitehurst, Holley Nays: None 10 - 116 - Adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a deed and other necessary instruments to convey to the Portsmouth Redevelopment and Housing Authority of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, a parcel of land on Godwin Street for the further development of Westbury. Vision Principle: Thriving Neighborhoods and a Sense of Community. Background: . This land is approximately % of the former water department site located east of Godwin Street between Columbia Street and South Street. The parcel is located directly south of the existing homes along Columbia Street and will be used for construction of 13 units. Discussion: . PRHA has demolished the former water department facilities for the City and subject to City approval will landscape and develop a park on the portion of the water department site remaining in City ownership . This conveyance will allow PRHA to convey the City 4 parcels along South Street for use in connection with the park . The 13 units will be the final phase of homeownership construction under the Jeffry Wilson HOPE VI grant Financial Impact: . The construction and sale of 13 homes on formerly tax-exempt land will add to the City's tax base Recommended Action: . Adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute documents to convey 1.507 acres in the Westbury neighborhood to PRHA. Vision Principle: Thriving Neighborhoods and a Sense of Community. Next Steps Following Council Action: . PRHA will work with the City Attorney's office to prepare documents to effectuate the conveyance. Motion by Mr. Smith, and seconded by Mr. Whitehurst, to adopt the following resolution, and was adopted by the following vote: