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June 22, 2021 Discussion:  The multi-use recreational trail does not interfere with Portsmouth’s water delivery system and allows Suffolk to put the property to a use that benefits the community.  In exchange for the lease, Suffolk pays all taxes and fees assessed against the property and maintains the property. Financial Impact:  The lease saves the City the cost of taxes and maintenance for the property. Recommended Action:  Adoption of the resolution. Next Steps Following Council Action:  A new lease will be executed with Suffolk. Motion by Ms. Lucas-Burke, and seconded by Mr. Barnes, to adopt the following resolution, and was adopted by the following vote: “RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CONTINUED LEASING OF FORMER RAILROARD RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED IN SUFFOLK TO THE CITY OF SUFFOLK FOR USE AS A RECREATIONAL TRAIL. WHEREAS , by Resolution R-06-38 adopted on July 11, 2006, City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a lease with the City of Suffolk for the use of certain former railroad right-of-way located in Suffolk as a recreational trail; and WHEREAS, the lease was duly executed; and WHEREAS, the lease expires on June 30, 2021 and Suffolk has requested that the City enter into a new lease agreement so that it can continue to use the property as a recreational trail; and WHEREAS, a new lease has been drafted containing substantially the same terms as the original lease; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, that the City Manager be, and she hereby is, authorized to enter into a Lease Agreement in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit A for the purpose of allowing the City of Suffolk to a lease portion of the former Norfolk Southern Railroad Right-of-Way from Moore Avenue to Suburban Drive in Suffolk for use as a recreational trail.” Ayes: Barnes, Battle, Lucas-Burke, Moody, Whitaker, Woodard, Glover Nays: None - New Business - 21 - 190 - Boards and Commissions Vice Mayor Barnes offered the following nominations: Newport Development Authority Bryant Thomas to be reappointed for a term ending July 31, 2025. Portsmouth Redevelopment & Housing Authority Clifton Pickens to be appointed to begin a term September 1, 2021 and ending August 31, 2025, replacing Rita Roberts. Social Services Advisory Commission Ashlee Allen to be appointed to a term ending June 30, 2023, replacing Latoya Haight.