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November 26. 1996 Based on information received by th"e Local Government Attorneys Association. a bill is expected to be introduced during the 1997 Session to abolish sovereign immunity for counties, cities and towns. Mr. Oksman is following this issue for the association in the interest of local governments. According to Mr. Oksman, the City saves millions annually as a result of the existing laws granting sovereign immunity to localities. These two items are attached with the proposals. It should be noted that the Virginia Municipal League (VML) has not completed and distributed its final legislative package. I will forward a copy of it to you upon receipt. The item on page 8 in the Addendum has been amended by VML to delete any reference to lottery tickets and financing school construction. I recommend that the items requested by Councilman Martin and City Attorney Oksman be added to the City's Legislative Proposals and that City Council approve the package." Motion by Mr. Robinett, and seconded by Mr. Martin, to adopt the resolution, and was adopted by the following vote: "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH'S 1997 LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS TO BE PRESENTED TO THE PORTSMOUTH DELEGATION AND THE MEMBERS OF THE VIRGINIA GENERAL ASSEMBLY. WHEREAS, the Virginia General Assembiy deals with a broad range of issues that affect local governments both directly and indirectly; and WHEREAS, the City of Portsmouth has certain concerns which deal with both local governments and Portsmouth specifically; WHEREAS, these concerns and issues need to be made known to Portsmouth's General Assembly Delegation so that they may be transmitted for consideration by the Legislature. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Portsmouth endorses the attached legislative proposals for the 1997 General Assembly Session and directs that both this resolution and the legislative proposals be forwarded to the Portsmouth General Assembly Delegation." Ayes: Benn, Clemons, Griffin, Martin, Pitts, Robinett, Holley Nays: None 96-348 - Mr. Clemons offered the following nominations for appointments to the following Boards and Commissions: Supplemental Retirement Board John Tynch III to be appointed to fill an unexpired term ending September 30, 2000, replacing Edward White. Community Services Board Sheriff Gary Waters to be appointed to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 1997, replacing Linda Ridenhour. Americans with Disabilities Commission Peggy Walker to be reappointed to fill a three year term ending December 31, 1999. Florence Wolin to be reappointed to fill a three year term ending December 31, 1999.