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November 28. 2006 (i) The applicant shall adhere to the approved trash plan that includes the continued use of a commercial waste hauler. (j) The center shall submit to all required inspections by and approvals obtained from the City's Fire Department Bureau, Public Health Department and Building Official. This shall include an initial inspection prior to the opening of the center and annual inspections thereafter. (k) The applicant shall comply with the Statewide Building Code. (I) The applicant shall comply with all applicable codes, ordinances and regulations of federal, state and local governments and shall obtain and maintain all necessary licenses and permits. (m) All fees in connection with the proposed use shall be paid when due. 4. REVOCATION OF PERMIT: Violation of any of the above conditions may serve as grounds for revocation of the use permit by the City Council." Ayes: Heretick, Moody, Psi mas, Randall, D. Smith, R. Smith, Holley Nays: None - City Manager's Report - 06 - 540 - Adoption of an ordinance accepting a grant in the amount of $30,000 from the Virginia Department of Emergency Management and appropriating said amount in the FY 2006-2007 Grants Fund Budget for the Hazardous Materials Southside Tidewater Team. Vision Principle: Thriving Neighborhoods and a Sense of Community. Background: . Each year the Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) provides the Portsmouth Department of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services with funds for the Hazardous Materials Southside Tidewater Team. The City of Portsmouth is the lead agency for this regional team. . When the Southside Regional Hazardous Materials Team was initially organized, none of the other cities offered to be the lead team. Portsmouth volunteered and has been the lead team since that time. . The funds received enable Portsmouth to maintain a superior level of readiness with regard to equipment, training, and technical expertise in dealing with hazardous materials as required by VDEM. . Portsmouth is required to have a minimum of seven people ready to respond to an incident at any given time. Discussion: . As the lead team in Southside Virginia, Portsmouth is better able to serve citizens, businesses and visitors in Portsmouth, as well as assist the region in the event of a hazardous materials incident with these funds. Financial Impact: . There is no local cash match required. Staff Recommends: Adoption of the proposed ordinance. Vision Principle: Thriving Neighborhoods and a Sense of Community. Next Steps Following Council Action: . Acquire necessary equipment and training to maintain the level of expertise needed as the lead Department for the Hazardous Materials Southside Tidewater Team.