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r 008 December 1~. 1996~ The pilot program will include a portion of Simonsdale, North Truxtun, Peachtree, Cavalier Manor, and Cradock. The proposed changes wil also allow for the assessment of fines and additional collection charges when violations are indicated. Additionally, homeowners will now be responsible for charges incurred by the City when tree contractors fail to dispose of trees they cut. These fines and charges will be assessed on the customer's bimonthly refuse bill. Other changes include clarifying time and dates for refuse container collection including allowing refuse containers to be placed out for collection the evemng before and specifying where refuse containers must be placed. In addition. Section 16-62 (c) defines the process ~n which a customer may be exempted from the monthly refuse charge when the residence or place of business is vacant. Financial Impact: · Some revenue may be generated with added charges and fines. Madalyn Grimes 108 Florida Avenue, spoke in support of the bulk refuse collection changes. Motion by Mr. Benn, and seponded by Mr. Martin, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the folloWing vote: "AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 16, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH; VIRGINIA (1988) BY AMENDING SECTIONS 16-2, 16-31, 16- 35, 16-36, 16-62(C)AND REPEALING SECTION 16-71 THEREOF, PERTAINING TO GARBAGE AND REFUSE". AYes: Benn, Clemons, Griffin, Martin, Pitts, Robinett, Horley Nays: None 96 - 413 - Ordinance to amend Section 2-63 and 2-68 of the City Code dealing with the order of business at Council meetings and citizens addressing Council. Resolution adopting the Rules of Order and Procedure of Portsmouth City Council. Recommendation: · City Code revisions pertaining to City Council meeting times, order of business, and citizens addreSsing the CounCil are presented for consideration. (Ordinance) · Revisions to City Council's Rules of Order and Procedure as requeSted are presented for consideration. (Resolution) Purpose and Need: On November 2, 1996, City Council proposed several changes to their Rules of Order and Procedure pertaining to the order of business and citizens addressing the Council during meetings. · City Council proposed that the nonagenda speakers be positioned to follow the planned meeting agenda items. City Council proposed that public hearings and all regular meetings of the COuncil be held on the second and fourth Tuesday evenings of each month, except for December (second Tuesday only).