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September 12. 2006 Staff Recommends: Adoption of proposed ordinance. Vision Principle: Neighborhood and Community Transformation. Next Steps Following Council Action: . The Fire Chief will proceed with procurement of the vehicles. Motion by Mr. Moody, and seconded by Mr. Heretick, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: "ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE FY 2006-2007 GENERAL FUND BY REDUCING THE OPERATING TRANSFER TO THE CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND BY $350,000 AND BY REPROGRAMMING SAID FUNDS IN THE CITY GARAGE FUND." Ayes: Heretick, Moody, Randall, D. Smith, R. Smith, Holley Nays: None 06 - 420 - Adoption of a resolution reaffirming the City of Portsmouth's participation in the Southeastern Alcohol Safety Action Program and endorsing the creation of an independent policy board for the program. Vision Principle: Neighborhood and Community Transformation. Background: . In April 1987, the Commission on Virginia Alcohol Safety Action (VASAP) issued a directive that all local VASAP programs establish and implement local independent policy boards to operate each local program. . In November of that year, the Portsmouth City Council ratified the creation of an independent Southeastern Alcohol Safety Action Program Policy Board. . The City's 1987 resolution specified statutory authorities and term lengths for board members that have been modified in the succeeding years. . Every participating jurisdiction, including Portsmouth, must each now appoint a board member for a term of three years (formerly two years). The members appointed by the participating localities will appoint the remaining members of the 15-person board for two-year terms (formerly one year). . The VASAP Commission has requested that participating localities reaffirm their participation in their local ASAP programs and the establishment of independent policy boards by adoption of a resolution by each local governing body. Discussion: . Financial Impact: No City funds are required as a result of adopting the resolution. Staff Recommends: Adoption of proposed resolution. Vision Principle: Neighborhood and Community Transformation. Next Steps Following Council Action: . Appointment of the City's member of the independent board for a term of three years. Motion by Mr. Moody, and seconded by Mr. R. Smith, to adopt the following resolution, and was adopted by the following vote: "RESOLUTION REAFFIRMING THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH'S PARTICIPATION IN THE SOUTHEASTERN ALCOHOL SAFETY ACTION PROGRAM AND ENDORSING THE CREATION OF AN INDEPENDENT POLICY BOARD FOR THE PROGRAM.