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June 11,2002 · Additional positive indirect financial impact will be derived from this investment of approximately $3.5 million in private capital in our downtown. Motion by Mr. Robinett, and seconded by Mr. Pitts, to adopt the following resolution, and was adopted by the following vote: "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A MEMORANDUM OF INTENT WITH THE PORTSMOUTH MUSEUMS FOUNDATION. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, that: 1. The Interim City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver to the Portsmouth Museums Foundation a Memorandum of Intent which is substantially the same as that which is attached hereto, and made a part hereof. 2. The Interim City Manager is further authorized and directed to take all such actions as are reasonably necessary to perform and to effect the intent of said Memorandum of Intent." Ayes: Griffin, Moody, Pitts, Robinett, Whitehurst, Holley Nays: None - City Manager's Report - 02 - 172 - Adoption of an ordinance to amend Chapter 37 of the Portsmouth City Code to create a Towing Advisory Board to include representatives of local law enforcement, towing and recovery operators and the general public. The purpose of the Board would be to advise the governing body of the City with regard to tow and impound issues within the City. Recommendation: · Adoption of an ordinance creating a Towing Advisory Board to advise the City Council with regard to vehicle towing and impound issues. · The Board will include City personnel and representatives of towing and recovery operators and the general public. Purpose and Need: · State law requires that any locality adopting an ordinance or entering into a contract pertaining to the towing, recovery or impoundment of motor vehicles and trailers must appoint a Towing Advisory Board to advise the locality on such issues. · State law also specifies that membership of the Board should include representatives of law enforcement agencies, towing and recovery operators, and the general public. · The proposed ordinance will provide for a seven-member board composed of the Chief of Police or his designee, the Director of General Services or his designee, the Director of Planning Services or his designee, two representatives of towing operators, and two citizens. The Board will be appointed by the City Council. · Creation of the Board will permit the City to obtain the required advisory input without delay. Financial Impact: · This resolution will have no direct negative financial impact on the City. Motion by Mr. Griffin, and seconded by Mr. Whitehurst, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: