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March 28, 2017 Background:  The Martin Luther King (MLK) Freeway Extension Project (0058-965-107, RW101, UPC 76642) expanded the State roadway between London Boulevard and I-264.  The area in which the MLK Extension was constructed includes segments of city streets and portions of residential properties acquired by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT).  When roadway projects include the extension of right of way and property acquisition for new rights of way, VDOT and the affected locality traditionally execute legal instruments to memorialize the new right way, transfer new or relocated road segments to the locality, and transfer residual property to the locality. This is sometimes called parcel reconciliation.  Parcel reconciliation is beneficial because it clarifies title and responsibility as between the City and the State. Discussion:  The proposed Resolution will authorize the City Manager to execute deeds conveying VDOT title to former city streets which are now located within the area of MLK Extension.  The proposed Resolution will also authorize the City Manager to accept title to areas acquired by VDOT adjacent to the MLK Extension which are now intended to serve as new or relocated city rights of way, or which are residual parcels not needed for the MLK project.  The right of way for the MLK Extension encompasses the former Harbor Drive between the London Boulevard Bridge and Turnpike Road. This right of way will be transferred to VDOT.  Several parcels of land within the same corridor that were acquired by VDOT will be transferred back to the city of Portsmouth as road segments connecting King Street and County Street and as residual property.  Trexler Avenue in North Truxtun was reconstructed for the configuration of the exit at Frederick Boulevard. An existing portion of the Trexler Avenue will be transferred to VDOT. The reconstructed portion of Trexler Avenue and residual property adjacent to it will be transferred to the city of Portsmouth.  A portion of right of way formerly known as Bedford Street off of Columbus Avenue is now part of a stormwater management facility for the new Freeway Extension. This right of way will be transferred to VDOT. Financial Impact:  There will be minimal impacts to the city streets maintenance inventory starting in FY 2019 when the roadway segments are reconciled.  There are no funds associated with the transfer of residual property as long as the city of Portsmouth maintains ownership and the properties are used for public benefit. If the properties are sold, then the city of Portsmouth must pay fair market value to VDOT. Recommended Action:  Adoption of the resolution. Next Steps Following Council Action:  Execute legal instruments and proceed with property transfers. Motion by Mr. Moody, and seconded by Ms. Psimas, to adopt the following resolution, and was adopted by the following vote: