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September 22, 2020 WHEREAS, the Virginia Clean Economy Act codifies the delivery of 5,200MW of offshore wind by 2034, with the first 2,600 MW to be in-service by 2028, enough electricity to power over 650,000 Virginia homes; and WHEREAS, in June 2020, Dominion partnered with Ørsted to install the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project, the nation’s first offshore wind project in federal waters; and WHEREAS, since 2009 hundreds of stakeholders (businesses, government representatives, elected officials, and university leaders) have worked together to deconflict the offshore wind energy areas off our coast; and WHEREAS, the Council recognizes the importance of ensuring that offshore wind and the U.S. Department of Defense can co-exist in federal waters off the coast of Virginia; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia: (1) That the Council agrees to support DMME as well as other state, federal and regional agencies to proactively pursue regional economic development efforts related to the offshore wind supply chain; (2) That the Council agrees to support state and regional workforce development efforts to develop new and strengthen existing workforce development programs to further advance the offshore wind supply chain and provide good job opportunities for the citizens of Portsmouth; (3) That the Council agrees to do its part in assisting the Commonwealth in meeting its 100% clean energy goals; and (4) That this resolution shall be in effect from and after its adoption.” Ayes: Battle, Clark, Glover, Lucas-Burke, Moody, Psimas, Rowe Nays: None 20 - 226 - Adoption of a resolution authorizing the relocation of a water line easement in favor of the City located on property in Chesapeake owned by Churchland Ventures, LLC. (Roll Call Background:  In April 2020 Churchland Ventures, LLC granted the City an easement for the installation and maintenance of a new water line.  After the water line was constructed, it was determined that the line is not located in the center of the easement area granted.  To protect the City’s facilities, it is necessary to relocate the easement area. Discussion:  The Resolution proposed for Council consideration authorizes the City Manager to vacate the existing easement.  Simultaneously with the vacation of the existing easement, Churchland Ventures, LLC will grant the City a new easement, with the easement area centered on the installed water line. Financial Impact:  There are no financial impacts. Recommended Action:  Adoption of the Resolution.