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Council approves traffic-safety, telecom and several appropriations; zoning text change and right-of-way vacation pass
Summary
At its April 22 meeting Newport News City Council approved a VDOT-funded signal-safety project, a telecommunications license renewal, multiple appropriations supporting maritime and community-development projects and passed zoning text amendments and a right-of-way vacation; all votes recorded as 7-0.
Newport News City Council on April 22 approved a slate of resolutions and appropriations covering traffic-safety signal upgrades, a telecommunications license renewal, bond-funded maritime work and several planning housekeeping items. All actions recorded on the consent agenda or during the business portion of the meeting passed with unanimous recorded votes of 7-0.
Chief items approved
- A project administration agreement with the Virginia Department of Transportation for a citywide retroreflective signal backplate and flashing yellow arrow project. The city manager told council: "This project is funded by the Highway Safety Improvement Program grant and includes the installation of high visibility signal backplates at 183 intersections and flashing yellow arrows at 12 intersections. I recommend approval." Council approved the resolution and then separately appropriated $4,274,000 in FY25 VDOT Highway…
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