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March 9. 2010 "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. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, that the City Manager be, and hereby is, authorized 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 located on Godwin Street and described "PROPOSED PARCEL A PROPERTY TO BE ACQUIRED FROM THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH AREA = 65,644 SQUARE FEET OF 1.5070 ACRES" as shown on an exhibit attached hereto, entitled: "EXHIBIT 'A' SHOWING PORTION OF TAX PARCEL 00810040 TO BE ACQUIRED FROM THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH BY PORTSMOUTH REDEVELOPMENT & HOUSING AUTHORITY, PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA" and to do all acts necessary to effect said conveyance." Ayes: Heretick, Moody, Psi mas, Randall, Smith, Whitehurst, Holley Nays: None 10 - 117 - Adoption of a resolution of the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia opposing the possible closing of the United States Postal Service Cradock Station in the City of Portsmouth. Vision Principle: Thriving Neighborhoods and a Sense of Community. Background: . Because of severely declining revenues and increased expenses, the U.S. Postal Service has been examining measures to cut costs by the consolidation of facilities, postage increases, and other means. . As part of the USPS's examination, a proposal has been considered to eliminate the Cradock Station and to offer the eliminated box rental and sales services for Cradock residents at the Portsmouth Main Post Office. . Two other Hampton Roads stations are also under consideration for closing. . A final decision by the Postal Service on the proposed closing is not expected before spring. Discussion: . While no final decision on the closing of the Cradock Station has been made, the loss of the Facility will severely affect Cradock residents, in particular senior citizens. . Closing of the Station will remove a longstanding neighborhood amenity, as well as one of the elements of the self-contained national historic neighborhood contemplated by the original designers. . The facility's closing will result in another empty building in the Cradock historic district. Financial impact: . No City funds are involved. Recommended Action: . Adoption of the resolution. Vision Principle: Thriving Neighborhoods and a Sense of Community. Next Steps Following Council Action: . Since the community input phase has concluded, a copy of City Council's resolution will be sent to Portsmouth Postmaster Robert Shaw for inclusion in the comments to be considered prior to a final decision. Motion by Mr. Moody, and seconded by Mr. Whitehurst, to adopt the following resolution, and was adopted by the following vote: