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Newport News council unanimously adopts easement ordinance, multiple grant appropriations and $12M bond for water projects
Summary
The Newport News City Council unanimously approved an ordinance authorizing a utility easement at 7090 Church Lane, multiple grant appropriations including a $499,768 Operation Ceasefire award and a $1,026,617 CMAQ pedestrian grant, and a $12 million bond appropriation for water system improvements.
The Newport News City Council on a unanimous vote approved a package of ordinances, grant appropriations and a $12 million bond to fund water system upgrades and other projects.
During the meeting the council adopted an ordinance authorizing a utility easement with Main Energy Virginia across city property at 7090 Church Lane in James City County; the public hearing drew no speakers and the item passed 5-0.
Council also approved several staff-recommended actions presented by the city manager: a City Code amendment (Chapter 38, Article 2) intended to simplify fee schedules and authorize the…
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