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February 22. 2005 Motion by Mr. Whitehurst, and seconded by Ms. Psimas, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: "ORDINANCE ACCEPTING A GRANT FROM THE U. S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) IN THE AMOUNT OF $99,410 AND APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT IN THE GRANTS FUND FOR THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF VIRGINIA." Ayes: Heretick, Moody, Psi mas, Randall, Smith, Whitehurst, Holley Nays: None 05 - 78 - Adoption of an ordinance to amend Chapter 23, Article III of the Code of the City of Portsmouth related to inoperable vehicles. These changes revise the definitions of inoperable vehicles and related issues regarding car coverings, the moving of inoperative vehicles from the original violation address, and vehicles not accessible to towing contractors. Vision Principles: Neighborhood and Community Transformation, Bold New Directions. Recommended Action: . Adoption of an ordinance to amend Chapter 23 of the Code of the City of Portsmouth related to inoperative vehicles. Summary: . These changes revise the definitions of inoperative vehicles and related issues regarding car coverings, the moving of inoperative vehicles from the original violation address, and vehicles not accessible to towing contractors. . The following items summarized the code changes: . Definitions of Inoperative vehicles . Need for car coverings . 2 inoperative vehicles allowed (with conditions) . Vehicles moved from original violation address but not in compliance (shuffling game) . Release form to be signed before vehicle is released from compound, and . Vehicles not accessible to towing contractors Purpose and Need: . The proposed amendments are needed to align the City Code with State law approved last year relating to inoperative motor vehicles. . The proposed amendment will revise the definitions of inoperative motor vehicles, the need for car coverings, the number of inoperative vehicles allowed, vehicles being moved from the original violation address, release forms to be signed before the vehicle is released from the compound and vehicles not accessible to towing contractors. . These code amendments will contribute to the City Council's vision of Neighborhood and Community Transformation by empowering citizens to create their own quality of life, to ensure community safety and to elevate the livability of their communities. These changes are also a part of Bold New Directions that will help to make Portsmouth "the hometown of choice and a community of international reputation. Financial Impact: . The code revisions will have a minimal financial impact related to administrative changes.