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January 9. 2007 Motion by Mr. R. Smith, and seconded by Ms. Psi mas, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: "ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 16 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA (2006) BY AMENDING ~ 16-64 THEREOF AND BY AMENDING APPENDIX A THEREOF TO INCREASE MONTHLY RATES FOR TRASH AND GARBAGE DISPOSAL." Ayes: Heretick, Moody, Psi mas, Randall, D. Smith, R. Smith Nays: Holley 07 - 22 - Adoption of an ordinance to amend the City's FY 2006-2007 Waste Management Fund Operating Budget by appropriating an additional $781,220 from funds received as a result of an increase in solid waste fees. Vision Principle: Thriving Neighborhoods and a Sense of Community. Background: . To begin to resolve its financial crisis, the Southeastern Public Service Authority (SPSA) passed a resolution on October 25, 2006 to raise tipping fees to $75 per ton effective January 1, 2007, which represents an $18 per ton increase in FY-07 over SPSA's current $57 per ton tipping fee. . SPSA is also projecting that on July 1, 2007 tipping fees may increase an additional $15 per ton to $90 per ton, which will increase operating costs of the City's Waste Management Fund in FY-08. . Additionally, the City's landfill has incurred a $5.5 million long-term liability for future closure and post-closure costs resulting from the operation and maintenance of the landfill. Discussion: . The City's ability to cover the additional costs resulting from the SPSA tipping fee increase and the City landfill operations is dependent upon increasing the Solid Waste Service Charge rate being billed to its 32,780 residents and businesses. . City's Waste Management Fund Operating Budget must increase by $781,220 to fund both SPSA's rate increase and the City's landfill liability, which translates into an average rate increase of approximately $4 per month over the remaining six months of FY -07. Financial Impact: . $4 increase in the monthly rate (from $22 per month to $26 per month) for Solid Waste Service Charges billed to Portsmouth residents and businesses. . $781,220 increase in estimated revenues and appropriated expenditures in the Waste Management Fund Operating Budget. Staff Recommends: Adoption of proposed ordinances. Vision Principles: Thriving Neighborhoods and a Sense of Community and A Robust and Prospering Economy. Next Steps Following Council Action: . The CFO will coordinate with the Directors of General Services and IT to ensure the proper and timely implementation of the Solid Waste Service Charge rate increase effective January 1, 2007. . The CFO will ensure the appropriate budget action is processed for the Waste Management Fund. Motion by Mr. D. Smith, and seconded by Ms. Psimas, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: