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Newport News approves funding and agreements for Jefferson Avenue seafood market and dock improvements
Summary
City Council on June 24 approved ordinances, a grant agreement and $2.6 million in appropriations to support a new seafood market, dock improvements and related infrastructure at 701 Jefferson Avenue and the Seafood Industrial Park, votes unanimous.
Newport News City Council on June 24 adopted a package of ordinances, grants and appropriations to support development of a commercial seafood market and dock improvements at 701 Jefferson Avenue and at the city's Seafood Industrial Park.
The council voted 7-0 to authorize a restriction agreement involving the Economic Development Authority, the city and the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) for 701 Jefferson Avenue, to accept a Port Host Communities revitalization fund grant and to approve related leases and appropriations. City staff said the work will include dredging, demolition of deteriorated piers, installation of new commercial moorings (with…
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