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May 25. 2011 . These phases of the project expand upon the improvements to the traffic signal control system currently being constructed under a $2,253,000 ARRA project (phase 1), and include the installation of fiber optic and wireless connections between the central controller located at the Compound and individual intersections, a back-up controller at City Hall and fiber optic connection to the central controller and numerous new intersection traffic signal controllers. Financial Impact: . None. Total cost will be borne by VDOT, therefore no local matching funds are required. Recommended Action: . Adoption of an ordinance (1) authorizing the City Manger to sign an agreement with, and accept $6,600,000 in federal and state funds from VDOT; (2) approving a Project Programming Resolution requesting VDOT to establish an urban system highway project for phases 2, 3 and 4 of upgrades to the city's traffic signal system; and (3) appropriating $6,600,000 to a new project in the FY 2011-2012 Capital Improvements Fund for phases 2, 3 and 4 of traffic signal system upgrades. Vision Principle: Bold New Directions. Next Steps Following Council Action: . Submit the completed Standard Project Administration Agreement to VDOT for execution. Motion by Mr. Whitehurst, and seconded by Ms. Randall, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: "ORDINANCE (1) AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT WITH, AND ACCEPT $6,600,000 IN FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION FUNDS FROM THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (VDOT); (2) APPROVING A PROJECT PROGRAMMING RESOLUTION REQUESTING VDOT TO ESTABLISH AN URBAN SYSTEM HIGHWAY PROJECT FOR PHASES 2, 3 AND 4 OF UPGRADES TO THE CITY'S TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYSTEM; AND, (3) APPROPRIATING $6,600,000 TO A NEW PROJECT IN THE FY 2011-12 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND FOR THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYSTEM UPGRADES." Ayes: Cherry, Edmonds, Heretick, Moody, Randall, Whitehurst, Wright Nays: None 11 - 214 - Adoption of a resolution approving a Cooperation Agreement with the Economic Development Authority of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia concerning the disposition of the Port Norfolk Elementary School site and authorizing the City Manager to execute the Agreement. Vision Principles: A Robust and Prospering Economy and Thriving Neighborhoods and a Sense of Community. Background: . The City of Portsmouth owns three properties totaling approximately 7.5 acres that collectively form the site of the former Port Norfolk Elementary School. . The properties are the subject of a Memorandum of Intent executed between the City and Hull's Creek Properties, LLC dated July 7, 2010 wherein the City stated its desire to have the properties developed for a beneficial and taxable use that contributes to the quality of life and Hull's Creek Properties stated its desire to develop the property in accordance with the City's goals. . The property has a zoning designation that allows for the intended use. . All due diligence contemplated under the MOl has been completed. . The developer has worked in good faith with community representatives and the City Planning Department. As a result of this work, the plan has been substantially revised from its initial concept. It now calls for no more than 23 housing units, larger lots fronting on Hamilton Avenue and significant reservation of property for open space or wetland restoration.