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City opens bids for 40-year access easement across city property at Jefferson Avenue
Summary
Council received bids for granting a 40-year access easement over city-owned property at 13141 Jefferson Avenue to benefit 501 Trustwood Lane; a bid of $1 was read into the record and the matter was referred to the city manager for follow-up.
Newport News City Council on July 22, 2025, received bids for granting a deed of access easement across city-owned property located at 13141 Jefferson Avenue for the benefit of 501 Trustwood Lane. Staff said the city plans to establish a 40-year access easement and that state law requires a bid process prior to granting long-term easements on public land. The council opened the floor for bids; one bid was read into the record stating a bid price of $1 and asking that follow-up action be referred to the city manager’s office.
A member of the public read a formal bid letter on the record: “Our bid price for the easement is $1. Follow-up action to be referred to the city manager’s office.” The mayor asked whether the council would vote on that bid at the meeting; the city clerk responded no. The transcript shows the bid was placed and the matter was referred to the city manager for follow-up rather than being decided at that meeting.
State law requirements for the competitive bid process were noted in the staff presentation; no final action to grant the easement was taken at the meeting. The city manager’s office will handle referrals and next steps consistent with state law and city procedures.
