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July 11, 2017 “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. WHEREAS, Virginia Electric and Power Company d/b/a Dominion Virginia Power has requested an easement of approximately thirty feet in width encumbering certain property owned by the City of Portsmouth and having a street address of 1801 Portsmouth Boulevard; and WHEREAS, the easement is necessary for the construction, operation and maintenance of a pole line to serve the Portsmouth Sportsplex Gymnasium; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia that the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute a Deed of Easement to Virginia Electric and Power Company d/b/a Dominion Energy Virginia, and to take all other steps necessary to grant the requested easement.” Ayes: Cherry, Clark, Lucas-Burke, Moody, Psimas, Whitaker, Rowe Nays: None 17 - 298 - Adoption of a resolution approving the concept plan for the placement of the proposed “Circle of Sail” sculpture in the Crawford Street Roundabout. Background:  Support Portsmouth Public Art, in collaboration with Rebecca Larys, IIDA, has designed a proposed sculpture called “Circle of Sail” for placement in the center of the Crawford Street Roundabout.  The sculpture would be approximately 22 feet high and 20 feet across and would be constructed primarily from galvanized pipe and perforated aluminum.  The design would be a central mast surrounded by sails, consistent with both the city’s logo and the neighboring Portsmouth Pavilion.  Construction and installation would be funded by the group proposing the sculpture and by private donations.  The sculpture would be surrounded by landscaping, lighting, and a circular brick sidewalk with embedded and engraved granite markers identifying private donors to the project.  A public hearing will be held at the July 11, 2017 Council meeting to gauge public opinion on the design. Discussion:  Support Portsmouth Public Art is seeking City Council approval of the preliminary concept plan for the sculpture.  If the concept plan is approved, Support Portsmouth Public Art will begin more detailed design and engineering work.  If approved, the project will involve close coordination between Support Portsmouth Public Arts and city staff to ensure that the project meets expectations and does not pose any threat to safe vehicular navigation of the roundabout.  The Resolution presented for City Council consideration would approve the concept plan for the Circle of Sail sculpture. It would also authorize the City Manager to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with Support Portsmouth Public Art for the development and ultimate installation of the sculpture. Financial Impact:  The design, construction and installation of the sculpture would be funded entirely by Support Portsmouth Public Art and private donations. Recommended Action:  Adoption of the resolution.