Minutes 12/13/2011 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

December 13. 2011 - City Manager's Report - 11 - 476 - Adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a permit to allow the United States Navy to construct a water line under and across Elm Avenue to service Scott Center. Vision Principle: Bold New Directions. Background: . The Navy has done improvements in the Scott Center area for sometime, and there is a necessity to provide more water supply to these facilities. Discussion: . The Navy will be responsible to bear all costs of the construction of the water line and of replacing the street to its original condition after completion. . The City's permit will contain provisions related to the maintenance of the line, and its removal in the instance use of the road should ever require it. . This water line is part of the ongoing effort to upgrade Scott Center. Financial Impact: . None for the City. Recommended Action: . Adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Permit and any other necessary documents providing the Navy with the authority to construct a water line under and across Elm Avenue. Vision Principle: Bold New Directions. Next Steps following City Council Action: . The City Manager will execute the Permit and other required documents on behalf of the City. . The Office of the City Attorney will see to the proper recordation of said Permit. Motion by Mr. Edmonds, and seconded by Mr. Heretick, to adopt the following resolution, and was adopted by the following vote: "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PERMIT TO ALLOW THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO CONSTRUCT A WATER LINE UNDER AND ACROSS ELM AVENUE TO SERVICE SCOTT CENTER. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, that the City Manager be, and he hereby is authorized to execute a permit and any other documents necessary allowing the Navy to construct, operate, repair and maintain a water line under and across Elm Avenue within a fifteen (15') foot corridor as defined by a Plat to be filed and recorded with said permit, under such terms and conditions as he shall deem to be in the best interest of the City of Portsmouth." Ayes: Cherry, Edmonds, Heretick, Moody, Whitehurst, Wright Nays: None 11 - 477 - Adoption of a resolution amending the rules of order and procedure of the Portsmouth City Council. Vision Principle: Bold New Directions. Background: . City Council meetings are conducted under rules adopted by Council. From time to time, Council amends these rules to improve the conduct of meetings, and to better serve the citizens. The rules were last amended on October 28, 2008. Discussion: . The only change to the rules is as follows: Change seating order of Council Members.