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April 26. 2005 Motion by Ms. Randall, and seconded by Mr. Smith, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: "ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 35 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA (1988) BY ESTABLISHING A PROCEDURE FOR THE GRANTING OF TAX-EXEMPT STATUS TO QUALIFIED NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS." Ayes: Heretick, Moody, Psi mas, Randall, Smith, Whitehurst, Holley Nays: None 05 - 171 - Adoption of a resolution to support funding assistance in the amount of $200,000 from the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) for the proposed Nature Center at the Hoffler Creek Preserve. Deferred from the April 12, 2005 City Council meeting. DCR has indicated that the proposed Nature Center is eligible for funding in the amount of $200,000 with the same amount required in matching funds. The Center was approved as a project by the City Council and funded for $250,000 in FY 2004-2005 Capital Improvement Fund, which is available to be used as the cash matching requirement. Vision Principles: Lifelong Learning Community and Neighborhood and Community Transformation. Recommended Action: . Adoption of a resolution to support funding assistance in the amount of $200,000 from the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) for the proposed Nature Center at the Hoffler Creek Preserve. Summary: . The DCR has indicated that the Hoffler Creek Nature Center is eligible for $200,000 funding with a required match. The matching funds ($200,000) are available from this year's Capital Improvements Fund (CIP) designated for the Center. Purpose and Need: . The proposed Nature Center was approved as a project by the City Council and funded for $250,000 in FY 2004-2005 of the Capital Improvements Program. . In order for a project to be eligible for funding from DCR, it is required that City Council approve the attached resolution supporting the project and authorizing the City Manager to provide the necessary information and assurances to the Department of Conservation and Recreation. . This item contributes toward the City Council's vision principles of "Lifelong Learning Community" and "Neighborhood and Community Transformation." Financial Impact: . Funding approved by DCR requires a 100% match in local funds. . Approval of this resolution will leverage $200,000 already identified in the CIP for the Hoffler Creek Nature Center into $400,000. Motion by Mr. Moody, and seconded by Mr. Smith, to adopt the following resolution, and was adopted by the following vote: "A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE PROPOSED HOFFLER CREEK NATURE CENTER AND REQUESTING $200,000 IN FUNDING FROM THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND RECREATION FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE CENTER.