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February 11, 2020 Background:  By Resolution R-05-66 adopted on November 22, 2005, City Council authorized the execution of an agreement to authorize Hampton Roads Transit to dock and berth its ferry vessels in designated locations in the High Street Basin and the North Landing areas for the purpose of providing ferry service.  Its term technically expired in 2015, but the City and HRT have continued to operate in accordance with the Agreement.  HRT plans to make substantial improvements to the ferry dock areas and in order for HRT to finance the repairs it is necessary and advisable for the City and HRT to execute an amendment to the Agreement affirming that it remains in force and effect and extending its term. Discussion:  The draft amendment to the Agreement grants HRT the right to use the ferry dock areas in the High Street Basin and North Landing areas through 2035.  The draft amendment also confirms that HRT will not use other areas of the High Street Basin or North Landing for storage of ferries that are not being used to provide public ferry service. Financial Impact:  None Recommended Action:  Adoption of the Resolution. Next Steps Following Council Action:  HRT will continue to operate public ferry service from the High Street Basin and North Landing. 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 AMENDMENT OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT OF HAMPTON ROADS D/B/A HAMPTON ROADS TRANSIT REGARDING THE USE OF THE HIGH STREET PIER AND THE NORTH LANDING FOR PUBLIC FERRY SERVICE.” Ayes: Battle, Clark, Glover, Lucas-Burke, Moody, Psimas, Rowe Nays: None 20 - 62 - Adoption of a resolution authorizing the grant of a utility easement to the Virginia Electric and Power Company having a width of 15 feet across certain property located in the Holy Neck Borough of Suffolk. Background:  The City of Suffolk is undertaking a sewer pump station project and has requested easements from the City of Portsmouth in connection with the project.  By Resolution R-19-14 adopted on May 28, 2019, City Council authorized the grant of an easement to the City of Suffolk for public utilities.  Suffolk has also requested an additional 15’ easement for the benefit of Dominion Virginia Power to provide electrical service to the pump station.  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.