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September 26, 2006 Next Steps Following Council Action: . By September 18, 2006, the Elizabeth River Project Board will authorize proceeding with purchase of Phase I of property, 16.5 acres, by October 10, 2006 closing date in purchase agreement. Second phase of purchase by September 2007. . City of Portsmouth to work with Elizabeth River Project to refine all operational and maintenance elements of the project so as to result in a smooth transfer and City ownership in 2009/2010. Motion by Mr. Moody, and seconded by Mr. D. Smith, to adopt the following resolution, and was adopted by the following vote: "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A WRITTEN AGREEMENT CONCERNING PARADISE CREEK NATURE PARK. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, that the City Manager, acting for and on behalf of the city, is hereby authorized and directed to execute, deliver, and implement a "Written Agreement Concerning Paradise Creek Nature Park" substantially the same as Exhibit A which is attached hereto. This resolution shall be effective immediately upon its adoption." Ayes: Heretick, Moody, Psi mas, Randall, D. Smith, R. Smith, Holley Nays: None 06 - 438 - Adoption of an ordinance to amend Chapter 16 of the Code of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia (1988) by amending Sections 16-1, 16-2, 16-5(a), 16-6, 16-7(a) and (b)(1), 16-31, 16-32, 16-34 through 16-37, 16-39, 16-62(c), 16-64, 16-66, 16-69, and 16-70 thereof, by adopti ng new Sections 16-1 0 and 16-60, and by repeal i ng Sections 16-63 and 16-65 pertaining to the collection of garbage and refuse. Vision Principle: Neighborhood and Community Transformation. 1. Mark Geduldig-Yatrofsky, 363 Middle Street, spoke in support of this item. Background: . A Debris Task Force made up of citizens, city council members and city staff has reviewed Chapter 16 of the City Code (Garbage and Refuse). . Civic leader and civic group engagement since May 2006. . The purpose of the Task Force was to enhance neighborhood quality and insure compliance of the city code relative to waste disposal and collection issues. Discussion: . Waste collection is an important component of neighborhood quality. . The city proposes to amend Chapter 16 of the city code to define the size of bulk refuse piles and limit the amount of time those piles can be on the street waiting for collection. . A section has been added to Chapter 16, which will allow the city to regulate commercial dumpsters. . Fines, fees, and other charges have been added for violations. . It is recommended that exemptions from the monthly $22 refuse fee be eliminated. Exemptions currently cost the city approximately $82,000 per year in fees, refunds and administrative costs. . Financial Impact: Eliminating exemptions will save the city $57,000 per year in direct revenue. Penalties and fines will be returned to the Waste Management Division. Staff Recommends: Adoption of proposed ordinance. Vision Principle: Neighborhood and Community Transformation.