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May 26, 2026 “RESOLUTION CERTIFYING THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH’S SUPPORT OF AN APPLICATION FOR THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION’S PORT INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM IN FURTHERANCE OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF 16 HARPER AVENUE FOR PORT-RELATED USES AND THE PURCHASE OF CRANE COMPONENTS TO REPLACE AN AGING HEAVY-LIFT ASSET. WHEREAS , Crofton Construction Services, Inc. has long operated a maritime facility at 16 Harper Avenue in Portsmouth; and WHEREAS, Crofton is seeking planning and construction funds to replace and modernize a critical heavy-lift asset which supports the regional maritime and defense industrial base; and WHEREAS , the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Port Infrastructure Development Program offers grants for the improvement of the safety, efficiency, or reliability of port-related facilities; and WHEREAS , Crofton has requested that the Portsmouth Port and Industrial Commission apply for a grant under the Port Infrastructure Development Program to fund a portion of the project; and WHEREAS , the application will seek a grant from the federal government, and Crofton would be required to expend its own funds to satisfy the required match; and WHEREAS, the project would increase the volume of cargo within the Hampton Roads harbor by expanding Crofton’s operational capacity to lift, transport, and/or receive breakbulk and over-dimensional cargo at its operations site in Portsmouth; and WHEREAS , if the grant is awarded, the project will be funded by federal and private funds, and neither the City nor the Portsmouth Port and Industrial Commission will be required to contribute any local funds; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia: 1. That it hereby endorses and supports the application of the Portsmouth Port & Industrial Commission for a grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation Port Infrastructure Development Program in furtherance of the development of 16 Harper Avenue for port-related uses and the purchase of crane components to replace an aging heavy-lift asset. 2. That the City Manager is authorized to take such further actions and execute such further certifications as are necessary or desirable in furtherance of the application and the purposes of this resolution. 3. That this resolution shall take effect on the date of its adoption.” Motion by Mr. Moody, and seconded by Ms. Bryant, to adopt the Consent Agenda, and was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Bryant, Dodson, Hugel, Moody, Tillage, Thomas, Glover Nays: None - New Business - 26 - 133 - Boards and Commissions There were no appointments.