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Council adopts package of ordinances, resolutions and appropriations including derelict‑building rules, PFAS and Little Creek Dam funding
Summary
Newport News City Council approved a package of ordinances, resolutions and appropriations at its Aug. 12 meeting, including new derelict‑building enforcement rules, rental inspection code changes, multiple conveyances, waterworks appropriations for PFAS compliance and Little Creek Dam improvements, and participation in an opioid settlement.
Newport News City Council approved a broad package of ordinances, resolutions and appropriations at its Aug. 12 regular session, voting unanimously on each item reported during the meeting.
Key council actions included adoption of new local enforcement authority for derelict buildings, amendments to notice procedures for unsafe structures to align with Virginia Code § 15.2‑906, expansion of rental‑dwelling identification and inspection rules, and authorization for the city manager to execute an access easement to benefit Trustwood Properties LLC. Council also approved conveyance of the Julius Khan Gymnasium property to the city’s Economic Development Authority and accepted five parcels from Livingstone Monastery to support wetlands and stormwater management.
Council adopted a resolution directing participation in the…
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