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May 28, 2013 Discussion: • The public property in Sugar Hill is in fragmented ownership and consolidation will allow one public entity a greater degree of control in determining future use and more flexibility in responding to public or private proposals for that use. • Consolidated ownership will allow for greater efficiency in the ongoing maintenance of the properties. • The primary responsibility of PPIC is the promotion and development of Portsmouth's maritime industry related assets. These properties do not have bearing on that. Financial impact: • Neither the properties owned by PPIC nor those owned by the City are currently taxable so there is no change in this status and no revenues are lost. PPIC currently budgets $8,292 annually to maintain its lots. This includes $92.00 per year for insurance and $8,200 for grass cutting. The City would assume this expense. The total cost may be somewhat less than $8,292 due to potential operating efficiencies. Recommended Action: • Adopt the attached resolution. Vision Principle: Neighborhoods and a Sense of Community. Next Steps Following Council Action: • Complete the real estate transaction. Motion by Mr. Edmonds, and seconded by Mr. Meeks, to adopt the following resolution, and was adopted by the following vote: "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING TITLE TO VARIOUS PROPERTIES OWNED BY THE PORTSMOUTH PORT AND INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION IN THE SUGAR HILL SECTION OF THE CITY. WHEREAS, the Portsmouth Port and Industrial Commission ("PPIC") in past years acquired various parcels of land in the Sugar Hill section of the City for a proposed marina and waterfront development; and WHEREAS, the proposed development is no longer viable, and the PPIC has no further need for the property; and WHEREAS, the City of Portsmouth owns parcels of land in Sugar Hill and is willing to accept ownership of PPIC's parcels. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, that it is willing to accept ownership of the subject parcels of land in Sugar Hill from the Portsmouth Port and Industrial Commission. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager and the City Attorney be, and they hereby are, authorized to take such measures as are necessary to complete the transfer of ownership from the Commission to the City." Ayes: Cherry, Edmonds, Meeks, Moody, Psimas, Wright Nays: None 13 - 225 -Adoption of a resolution granting approval for American Lifeline Medical Transport, Inc., to provide certain transport services within the City of Portsmouth. Vision Principle: Neighborhoods and a Sense of Community.