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September 27.2011 1. The City Manager is authorized and directed to execute and deliver a Revised Interim Agreement with Lincoln Property Company Southwest, Inc., the Portsmouth Redevelopment and Housing Authority, and the Greater Portsmouth Development Authority related to development of the Crawford Point site. The agreement shall be substantially the same as that which is attached hereto and approved by the City Attorney. 2. The City Manager and City Attorney shall provide monthly status reports on the matter to City Council. 3. This resolution shall take effect on the date of its adoption." Ayes: Cherry, Edmonds, Heretick, Moody, Randall, Whitehurst, Wright Nays: None - New Business - 11 - 408 - Boards and Commissions There were no appointments 11 - 409 - Items Submitted by Council Members Motion by Mr. Heretick, and seconded by Mr. Moody, to amend the agenda to consider a motion to accept the conveyance of real property to the City of Portsmouth by the Portsmouth Port and Industrial Commission (PPIC) and the Economic Development Authority, and was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Cherry, Edmonds, Heretick, Moody, Randall, Whitehurst, Wright Nays: None Motion by Mr. Whitehurst, and seconded by Mr. Edmonds, that the City Manager and City Attorney be directed to accept from the Portsmouth Economic Development Authority and the Portsmouth Port and Industrial Commission the Frederick Boulevard properties that these two organizations acquired at their own expense several years ago, and was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Cherry, Edmonds, Heretick, Moody, Randall, Whitehurst, Wright Nays: None '" Mayor Wright recognized and congratulated the following: Councilwoman Randall for being honored as a History Maker. Jerry Bridges, Executive Director of the Virginia Port Authority, being named Chairman of the Board for the American Association of Port Authority. Cynthia Morrison, Clerk of the Court, being elected President of the Court Clerk's Association. Earle Mobley, Commonwealth's Attorney, being recognized by Virginia Wesleyan College as the Distinguished Alumnus of the Year. 11 - 410 - Report on Pending Items . Bernadette Hogge, Ombudsman, gave an update on items of concern presented by citizens at the September 13, 2011 City Council Meeting. 11 - 411 - Non-Agenda Speakers 1. Travis Lee, 15205 Newbill Lane, Carrolton, asked that City Council follow through with the resolution to eliminate the Social Security offset. 2. Clyde Toler, 1029 Blair Street, voiced his concern with various issues within the City.