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May 28, 2019  The exact location of any required easements will be determined as the plans for the Project are finalized. Discussion:  By acting now to provide the City Manager with general authority to execute utility easements for the Project, the City will avoid procedural delays as the Project approaches the construction phase. 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 UTILITY EASEMENTS OVER CITY- OWNED PROPERTY NECESSARY FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THE CHURCHLAND BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT. WHEREAS, the City of Portsmouth has established a Capital Improvement Fund project for the replacement of the Churchland Bridge (northbound lanes); and WHEREAS, as part of the project it will necessary to provide utility easements across certain parcels owned by the City in the vicinity of the bridge; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia that it hereby approves and authorizes the grant of utility easements over City- owned property located in the vicinity of the Churchland Bridge in furtherance of the development and performance of the Churchland Bridge Replacement Project 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 - New Business - 19 - 198 - Boards and Commissions There were no appointments. 19 - 199 - Items Submitted by Council Members Ms. Psimas spoke in the following events:  th -Thanked those that organized and participated in the 135 Memorial Day Parade. -Rhythm Project Steel Band Ensemble free concert, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Saturday, June 1, 2019 in the museum courtyard on the corners of High and Crawford Street. -Cedar Grove Cemetery Grave Marking Ceremony, 10 a.m., Saturday, June 1, 2019. -Naval Facilities Engineering Command Job Fair, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Saturday, June 1, 2019 at the Chesapeake Conference Center. -Seawall Music Festival, Friday, June 7 and Saturday, June 8, 2019 at High Street Landing.