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March 8. 2005 4. Satisfactory assurances that the waste delivered will not violate Virginia or Federal laws and regulations governing municipal solid waste, providing for insurance of appropriate types and amounts, and providing satisfactory indemnification or other protection of the City of Portsmouth against liability in connection with the character of the waste delivered; 5. Terms relating to the delivery of waste to a Portsmouth port facility including the method of delivery and handling requirements and an average weight for containers delivered to be approximately 22 tons, with satisfactory assurances relating to economic development and the environment, including regional and city transportation impact; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that adoption of this resolution is an endorsement to proceed in good faith, but shall not be deemed binding upon the parties until such final legal instruments are approved by the City Council and executed on behalf of the City, SPSA, and American Ref-Fuel. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia hereby authorizes the City Manager to make such applications as may be necessary for any facilities, services, or permits needed to fulfill the terms of any agreement." '" Councilwoman Psimas announced the state funding that Delegate Johnny S. Joannou was able to obtain for Portsmouth Museums and Festivals from the Commonwealth of Virginia in the amount of $740,000. Also, she spoke on the Children's Museum of Virginia receiving $300,000, the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame receiving $100,000, the Todi Music Festival receiving $40,000 and the Railroad Museum receiving $300,000. '" Councilwoman Randall reminded citizens of the upcoming Mayor's Benefit Ball, April 2, 2005, at the Portsmouth Renaissance Hotel. 05 - 114 - Report on Pending Items There were no pending items. 05 - 115 - Non-Agenda Speakers 1. Helen Person, 600 Rutter Street, APT B, spoke in support of Portside. Also, she suggested funding to Portside by giving $48,000 of Todi funding to Portside. 2. Martha Ann Creecy, 317 Dinwiddie Street, clarified her comments made at the last Council meeting by indicating that citizens should be made accountable if they do not abide by the rules and regulations set by the City of Portsmouth and C.A. R. when living in Historic Districts. 3. Ellis W. James, 2021 Kenlake Place, Norfolk, wanted to make Council aware of legislation brought forth in the General Assembly to drill for gas off the coast. 4. Ed Forlines, 617 London Street, suggested that the parking issues could be resolved by enforcing parking regulations. Also, he commented on return of investments related to tourism and Portsmouth's funding of the Convention and Visitors Bureau. 5. William Connelly, 475 Water Street, Unit 201, spoke on concerns that residents of Admiral's Landing were being shut out of the Vision 2005 process. Also, he spoke on concerns regarding the waste container facility, reemergence of Portside, the boat tax, and made Council aware of responses sent to him by the Chief of Police related to issues of skateboarders.