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December 16, 2003 Financial Impact: · The potential financial impact could be millions of dollars to the City of Portsmouth for programs, facilities and services for our citizens. · The total impact cannot be accurately assessed at this time. It will, however, be quantified in the Final Legislative Report that is prepared following the Veto Session of the General Assembly. Motion by Mr. Pitts, and seconded by Mr. Moody, to adopt the following resolution, and was adopted by the following vote: "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH'S 2004 LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS TO BE PRESENTED TO THE PORTSMOUTH DELEGATION AND THE MEMBERS OF THE VIRGINIA GENERAL ASSEMBLY. WHEREAS, the Virginia General Assembly deals with a broad range of issues that affect local government both directly and indirectly; and WHEREAS, the City of Portsmouth has certain concerns that deal with both Portsmouth specifically and local governments in general; and WHEREAS, these concerns 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 by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, that it endorses the attached legislative proposals for the 2004 General Assembly session and directs that both this resolution and the legislative proposals be forwarded to the Portsmouth General Assembly delegation." Ayes: Benn, Griffin, Moody, Pitts, Randall, Whitehurst, Holley Nays: None - New Business - 03 - 446 - Boards and Commissions Mr. Benn offered the following nominations for the Youth Advisory Commission: Edward Brown IV- Waters Middle School Frank Nixon - Senior -Wilson High School Motion by Mr. Benn, and seconded by Mr. Whitehurst, to close the nominations, and there being no further nominations, the above nominations were adopted by unanimous vote. 03 - 447 - Items Submitted by Council Members Councilman Benn provided a point of contact to citizens for information to serve on Boards and Commissions. Councilwoman Randall thanked the City of Portsmouth for hosting the Empowerment Center Meeting on December 6, 2003. Aisc, she spoke on receiving a Certificate of Recognition from the National League of Cities, which commends the City of Portsmouth for its commitment to the City challenge for early childhood success. Councilman Moody recognized Councilman Whitehurst on receiving a Silver and Bronze Certificate of Achievement from the National League of Cities for attending numerous workshops.