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January 13, 2026 (c) Before initially operating any multi-family dwelling development as apartments (rental units), the owner and/or operator shall install and maintain digital video equipment with recording capabilities sufficient to indicate the date and time that the recording is made. The recording shall provide surveillance coverage encompassing the front, side, and rear exteriors of any rental unit development for 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Recorded data must be maintained in a condition permitting review of the information for a period of no less than thirty (30) days. (d) The development shall be constructed in compliance with all applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations of federal, state, and local government, and all required licenses and permits shall be obtained and remain in effect during the operation of the development. (e) All taxes/fees associated with the property shall be paid when due, as determined by the City Treasurer. (h) This Use Permit shall automatically expire and become void three (3) years from the date of approval by City Council if the use is inactive or changed to a different use, unless within such three-year period: (a) a building permit is obtained, and erection or alteration of a structure is started; or (b) a Certificate of Occupancy is obtained, and the approved use is commenced. REVOCATION OF PERMIT: 7. Violation of any of the conditions set forth herein may serve as grounds for revocation of the use permit by City Council.” Ayes: Bryant, Dodson, Hugel, Moody, Tillage, Thomas, Glover Nays: None - City Manager’s Report - Motion by Mr. Moody, and seconded by Mr. Hugel, to change the order of business to adopt the City Manager’s Report with one vote, and was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Bryant, Dodson, Hugel, Moody, Tillage, Thomas, Glover Nays: None 26 - 08 - Adoption of an ordinance accepting settlement funds in the amount of $85,832.12 from the PFAS settlement with DuPont and appropriating said amount in the FY 2026 Public Utilities Fund for use by the Department of Public Utilities for water supply testing and treatment and other authorized uses under the terms of the settlement. Background:  Several public water supply systems filed suit against the 3M Company, DuPont, and other entities for historical contamination by PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances). The City of Portsmouth joined the litigation and the class action settlement.  As a result of the settlement, the City will receive contributions from the settling defendants over a period of several years for the testing and treatment of the City’s water supply. Discussion:  The first settlement contribution of $150,714.13 was received from the 3M Company in August 2025 and was appropriated by Ordinance 2025-72 adopted on September 9, 2025 for use by the Public Utilities Department.  The second settlement contribution of $288,215.13 was received from the 3M Company in November 2025 and was appropriated by Ordinance 2025-103 adopted on November 25, 2025.  The third settlement contribution of $85,832.12 was received from DuPont in December 2025 and must be appropriated by City Council.The settlement funds will be used to help ensure the continued quality of the City’s water supply.