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Au.qust 14, 2001 Motion by Mr. Whitehurst, and seconded by Mr. Pitts, to concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission that CA-01-01 be approved on first reading, and was adopted by unanimous vote. (b) S-78-26 PINNERS POINT NEIGHBORHOOD - Ordinance granting the request of the City of Portsmouth to close Carolina Avenue between the eastern right-of-way of Industrial Avenue to the western right-of-way of Hill Avenue. Motion by Mr. Benn, and seconded by Mr. Whitehurst, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: "AN ORDINANCE TO CLOSE A PORTION OF CAROLINA AVENUE." Ayes: Benn, Griffin, Moody, Pitts, Robinett, Whitehurst Nays: None - City Manager's Report - 01 - 234 - Adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to convey the Glenshellah Elevated Tank site located adjacent to Maryview Medical Center to the Industrial Development Authority (IDA). This action will enable the IDA to sell the property to the Maryview Medical Center for continued use as a parking lot. Recommendation: · Adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to convey the Glenshellah Elevated Tank site located adjacent to the Maryview Medical Center to the Industrial Development Authority (IDA). Purpose and Need: · The Glenshellah Elevated Tank is a .5 MG (million gallon) lapped, riveted steel tank constructed in 1942 and requires more frequent maintenance than a modern welded seam tank. · The new 2.5 MG Broad Street Tank (circa 1992) adequately services the midtown area of Portsmouth. Hydraulic analysis coupled with almost two years of operational experience indicate that the Glenshellah Tank is no longer required for optimum operation of the Portsmouth water distribution system. · Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center currently leases the property surrounding the Tank for parking ($395/year). They have expressed an interest in acquiring the property fee simple for parking. Part of the consideration would be the demolition of the tank by the buyer. Cost estimates to demolish the Tank range between $35,000 and $65,000. · An irregular "Y" shaped utility easement that would have to remain for 8" to 10" water mains crossing the site encumbers potential development and may preclude any use other than parking. Financial Impact: · The City would no longer receive $395 per year in lease payments from Maryview. · An appraisal conducted by the City set the unencumbered value of this property at $81,600. · Since the Tank is not necessary for optimum operation of the water system and requires more frequent maintenance costs than a modern type, and considering that the use of the site is limited for development and presently generates only $395 per year in revenue; staff recommends transferring the property to the Industrial Development Authority for sale to Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center for a total of $25,050 with the buyer paying for the demolition of the Tank.