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July 11, 2017 Recommended Action:  Adoption of the ordinance. Next Steps Following Council Action:  The Finance Department will make the necessary budget adjustments. In addition, the Department of Engineering will work with DEQ on implementing the projects in the grant. Motion by Mr. Moody, and seconded by Mr. Clark, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: “ORDINANCE ACCEPTING $381,207 FROM THE STORMWATER LOCAL ASSISTANCE FUND ADMINISTERED BY THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AND APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT IN THE STORMWATER CATEGORY OF THE FY 2018 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR WATER QUALITY PROJECTS.” Ayes: Cherry, Clark, Lucas-Burke, Moody, Psimas, Whitaker, Rowe Nays: None 17 - 297 - Adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Deed of Easement to Virginia Electric and Power Company, d/b/a Dominion Energy Virginia, encumbering property owned by the City of Portsmouth and having a street address of 1801 Portsmouth Boulevard for the purpose of constructing, operating and maintaining a pole line. Background:  Dominion Energy is desirous of installing a utility pole with 3-pole mounted transformers at the Sportsplex Gymnasium (1801 Portsmouth Boulevard).  The Sportsplex Gymnasium is currently being renovated. The existing power for the building is single-phase.  Three-phase power is required for the electrical upgrades necessary for the renovations.  Dominion Energy is requesting an easement 30 foot in width for the purposes stated herein. Discussion:  Dominion Energy policy and numerous site constraints prevent the location of these facilities within the right of way.  Their best practices dictate that a transformer dedicated to a single service is located on the property being served  A right of entry agreement has been executed allowing the scheduling of the job pending easement approval.  Adoption of a resolution will allow the City Manager to execute a deed of easement to Dominion Energy for the purposes stated herein. Financial impact:  There is no charge from Dominion Energy. The meter base and other appurtenances required for the upgrade are part of the gym renovation project. Recommended Action:  Adoption of the resolution. Next Steps Following Council Action:  City staff will review the deed of easement for execution by the City Manager. Motion by Ms. Lucas-Burke, and seconded by Mr. Clark, to adopt the following resolution, and was adopted by the following vote: