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November 22. 2005 Discussion: . The new laws will govern the use and operation of mopeds and motor scooters in the City of Portsmouth. By enacting these laws, operators and passengers, as well as other motorists will find that these devices are a safe and economical means of travel and have a place on the streets in the City of Portsmouth. . Financial Impact: No financial impact on the City. Staff Recommends: Adoption of an ordinance to amend the City Code, Section 22-688, Mopeds and Motorized Push Scooters, for the guidance and enforcement of Moped and Motor Scooter Laws. Vision Principle: Neighborhood and Community Transformation. Next Steps Following Council Action: . None Motion by Ms. Randall, and seconded by Mr. Whitehurst, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: "ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTERS 24 AND 25 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA (1988) BY AMENDING SECTIONS 22-1, 22-2(a), 22-10, 22-175, 22-214, 22-391, 22-688, 22-708, AND 25-120 THEREOF AND BY ADOPTING NEW SECTIONS 22-18.1, 22-121.1, 22-175.1, 22-291.1, 22-328.1, 2-400.1, 22-440.1, 22-708.1, AND 22-708.2 THERETO PERTAINING TO MOPEDS AND MOTORIZED PUSH SCOOTERS." Ayes: Heretick, Moody, Psi mas, Randall, Smith, Whitehurst, Holley Nays: None 05 - 537 - Adoption of a resolution to authorize a ferry docking contract with Hampton Roads Transit (HRT). Vision Principle: A Robust and Prospering Economy. Background: . For many years, HRT has been providing ferry service between Portsmouth and Norfolk. The ferries dock at High Street Landing and the North Landing. This arrangement has been informal, with nothing in writing to set forth the terms of the relationship. The proposed resolution would authorize a written contract for HRT for this purpose. Discussion: . The contract would allow HRT ferries to continue docking at the designated landing areas at High Street Landing and North Landing. . Regular maintenance of ferry landing facilities will be done by HRT, and the City will handle capital maintenance, as per the present informal working relationship. . HRT may temporarily dock additional ferries at the two landings, unless the City needs the docking areas for other purposes. . Continued ferry service provides significant benefits to the downtown areas of both Portsmouth and Norfolk. . Financial Impact: There will be no direct financial impact on the City. Staff Recommends: Adoption of a resolution to authorize a ferry docking contract with Hampton Roads Transit. Vision Principle: A Robust and Prospering Economy. Next Steps Following Council Action: . Contract will be executed by City Manager and City Attorney and provided to HRT. . Ferry service will continue to be provided by HRT. The City Engineer will handle any possible maintenance issues. Motion by Mr. Whitehurst, and seconded by Ms. Psi mas, to adopt the following resolution, and was adopted by the following vote: