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September 22, 2020 Next Steps Following Council Action:  The existing easement will be vacated and a new easement granted. Motion by Mr. Moody, and seconded by Mr. Clark, to adopt the following resolution, and was adopted by the following vote: “RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RELOCATION OF A WATER LINE EASEMENT IN FAVOR OF THE CITY LOCATED ON PROPERTY IN CHESAPEAKE OWNED BY CHURCHLAND VENTURES, LLC. WHEREAS, by Deed of Easement dated April 27, 2020 Churchland Ventures, LLC granted the City a Deed of Easement over a portion of certain property located in Chesapeake and having a Tax Parcel Number of 0041003000001 (the “Original Easement”); and WHEREAS, the Original Easement is recorded in the Chesapeake Circuit Court Clerk’s Office in Deed Book 10149 at Page 1891; and WHEREAS, the Original Easement was for the construction and maintenance of a water line to be owned by the City of Portsmouth; and WHEREAS, the water line was subsequently constructed, but as constructed the line is not located in the center of the easement area granted by the Original Easement; WHEREAS, to protect the City’s water line it is necessary to vacate the Original Easement and accept a new easement centered on the water line as constructed; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia: (1) That it authorizes the vacation and release of the Original Easement; (2) That the City hereby accepts a replacement easement centered on the water line as constructed; (3) That the City Manager is authorized to execute such easements, agreements or other instruments as are necessary to vacate and release the Original Easement and accept the replacement easement; and (4) That this resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.” Ayes: Battle, Clark, Glover, Lucas-Burke, Moody, Psimas, Rowe Nays: None - New Business - 20 - 228 - Items Submitted by Council Members • Adoption of a resolution authorizing and directing the City of Portsmouth to engage in collective bargaining with employees. 1. Mark Geduldig-Yatrofsky, P. O. Box 50141, asked that City Council defer this item to thoroughly examine the fiscal strength of the City if implemented. Motion by Mr. Clark, and seconded by Mr. Battle, to adopt the following resolution, and was adopted by the following vote: “RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH TO ENGAGE IN COLLECTIVE BARGAINING WITH EMPLOYEES.