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August 9, 2022 3. Stephen Carroll, 3112 Riveredge Drive, spoke in opposition to this item. 4. Kathryn Howell, 413 Taft Drive, spoke in support of this item. 5. Melissa Williams, 395 Carver Circle, spoke in support of this item. 6. Breon Clemons, 3225 Truxton Avenue, spoke in support of this item. 7. Conrad Schesventer, 3706 Greenway Court, spoke in support of this item. Motion by Mr. Barnes, and seconded by Ms. Lucas-Burke, to adopt the following ordinance and was adopted by the following vote: “ORDINANCE TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THAT PORTION OF MCLEAN STREET BETWEEN AIRLINE BOULEVARD AND GREENWOOD DRIVE TO “MISSY ELLIOTT BOULEVARD”.” Ayes: Barnes, Battle, Lucas-Burke, Moody, Whitaker, Woodard, Glover Nays: None - Unfinished Business - 22 - 157 - Adoption of a resolution to acquire 320 Quebec Street (Tax Parcel 0094- 0910). Deferred from the June 14, 2022, City Council meeting. Background:  Several years ago, City-affiliated entities, including PPIC and PRHA, acquired a number of properties in the Sugar Hill section of Portsmouth. PRHA acquired 320 Quebec Street at tax sale in 2005.  While the acquisitions were originally made with an eye toward potential development of the area, it was ultimately determined by the City that development was not desirable because the Sugar Hill area is too low-lying and has too many flooding concerns.  At the request of City Council in 2013, PPIC conveyed all of its property in Sugar Hill to the City.  The 320 Quebec Street property has a home on it, and until recently PRHA leased the home for residential occupancy.  The structure is now vacant and PRHA has expressed a willingness to deed the property to the City. Discussion:  The acquisition of 320 Quebec Street furthers the interest of the stormwater and flood mitigation programs by preventing development in a flood hazard area.  PRHA will deed the property to the City through a deed of gift. No purchase price will be paid.  After acquiring the property, the City will demolish the existing structure. Financial Impact:  No purchase price will be paid for the acquisition. After taking title to the property, the City will pay for demolition of the structure on the property. Recommended Action:  Adoption of the Resolution. Next Steps Following Council Action:  The City will demolish the existing structure on the property.  The City will maintain the property as open space, as it does with the numerous other properties it owns in Sugar Hill.