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Votes at a glance: Newport News council approves budget readoption, utility agreements, redevelopment contract and multiple ordinances
Summary
At its June 24 meeting the Newport News City Council approved a series of ordinances, resolutions and appropriations including a budget readoption, utility and billing agreements with neighboring cities, a redevelopment services agreement, several property and easement ordinances, and multiple consent items; nearly all votes were unanimous.
Newport News City Council on June 24 adopted a slate of ordinances, resolutions and appropriations covering the city budget, interlocal utility agreements, redevelopment services, property acquisitions and easements. Most items passed unanimously by recorded roll call.
Key outcomes
- Readopted city budget for fiscal year July 1, 2024–June 30, 2025 (ordinance re-adoption). The council closed the public hearing and adopted the ordinance by recorded vote; motion carried 7–0.
- Authorized an agreement for bulk water purchases with the City of Williamsburg. The agreement, which staff said runs July 1, 2025 to Jan. 1, 2050 with automatic 25-year renewals, will allow Newport News Water Works to design, build and maintain infrastructure paid for by Williamsburg and provide up to 2 million additional gallons per day through an existing connection during Williamsburg…
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