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October 24. 2006 Staff Recommends: Adoption of proposed ordinance. Vision Principles: Neighborhood and Community Transformation and Lifelong Learning Community. Next Steps Following Council Action: . The Director of Museums will oversee the management and facilitation of the grant. Motion by Mr. Heretick, and seconded by Mr. R. Smith, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: "ORDINANCE ACCEPTING A NON-STATE AGENCY GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $300,000 FROM THE VIRGINIA GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT IN THE FY 2006-2007 CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND BUDGET FOR ARCHITECTURAL, LIGHTING, AND GRAPHIC DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM EXPANSION." Ayes: Moody, Heretick, Psi mas, D. Smith, R. Smith, Randall Nays: None 06 - 490 - Adoption of an ordinance adopting a new Code for the City of Portsmouth, Virginia; repealing certain ordinances not included in the new Code; maintaining in effect certain other ordinances not included in the new Code; and establishing general penalties for Code violations. Vision Principle: Bold New Directions. Background: . The current City Code was adopted In 1988 and has been supplemented 61 times since its initial adoption. . Over the years, provisions of the code have become outdated, confusing, and inaccurate. . The new code is the result of two years of efforts by members of City staff and Municipal Code Corporation to review all provisions of the city code as to accuracy and clarity and to recommend amendments and deletions to the Code. . The only chapter not reviewed was Chapter 40, the zoning code, which is being addressed separately. The provisions of the current zoning code remain in effect and have been reprinted in the new code. Discussion: . The proposed new Code makes the city code more understandable and accessible to its readers. Confusing, unnecessary, and inaccurate provisions have been eliminated. A new Appendix A places all city fees in one location for easy access and comparison. Financial Impact: . The cost of the recodification was $35,325. The only future financial impact will be the cost of supplementation and replacement covers. Staff Recommends: Adoption of proposed ordinance. Vision Principle: Bold New Directions. Next Steps Following Council Action: . The City Attorney and the City Clerk will coordinate future amendments to the new Code. Motion by Mr. Moody, and seconded by Mr. D. Smith, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: