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May 28, 2019  The easement is a public utility easement 30’ in width and having a total area of 3,030 square feet.  The property to be subjected to the easement is located in the Holy Neck Borough of Suffolk and is owned by Portsmouth for use in connection with its lakes and water facilities.  The grant of the easement will not have any negative impact on Portsmouth’s water operations. Discussion:  The City of Portsmouth and the City of Suffolk have traditionally worked cooperatively in granting each other the land rights necessary for efficient operation of their respective water and sewer operations. Financial Impact:  There is no financial impact. Recommended Action:  Adoption of the resolution. Next Steps Following Council Action:  The City Manager will execute and deliver any required easement documents. Motion by Mr. Clark, and seconded by Ms. Lucas-Burke, to adopt the following resolution, and was adopted by the following vote: “RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE GRANT OF A PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT TO THE CITY OF SUFFOLK HAVING A WIDTH OF 30 FEET AND A TOTAL AREA OF 3,030 SQUARE FEET ACROSS CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE HOLY NECK BOROUGH OF SUFFOLK. WHEREAS, the City of Suffolk has requested that the City of Portsmouth grant a public utility easement having a width of 30 feet and a total area of 3,030 square feet across certain property located in the Holy Neck Borough of Suffolk; and WHEREAS, the purpose of the easement is to install a gravity sewer main in conjunction with a pump station project being constructed by the City of Suffolk; and WHEREAS, the area of the easement is more particularly shown on that certain Plat Showing 30’ Permanent Public Utility Easement to be Dedicated to the City of Suffolk, Virginia prepared by Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, dated February 5, 2019, and attached hereto as Exhibit A; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia that it hereby approves and authorizes the grant of the requested easement to the City of Suffolk and that the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute such documents or instruments as may be necessary or desirable in furtherance of the intent of this Resolution.” Ayes: Battle, Clark, Glover, Lucas-Burke, Moody, Psimas, Rowe Nays: None 19 - 197 - Adoption of a resolution authorizing the grant of utility easements over City-owned property necessary for development of the Churchland Bridge Replacement Project. Background:  For several years the City of Portsmouth has been planning and designing the Churchland Bridge Replacement Project to replace the northbound lanes of the bridge.  In connection with the Project it will be necessary to grant one or more easements for utilities over City-owned property in the vicinity of the bridge.