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February 13. 2007 Background: . The purpose of this grant is to provide a contribution to the Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve for the Nature Center project to further preserve and educate the community about the area's natural heritage for present and future generations. Discussion: . Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve had 2,595 visitors during FY 2006 in addition to working with 21 different school groups and organizations. A total of 856 school students participated in ongoing educational programs throughout the year at the Wildlife Preserve. An additional 2,319 volunteer hours were contributed to the Hoffler Creek by community organizations and individuals. There are not any fees associated with use of the Preserve. It is currently open on Saturdays from 10 a. m. to 4 p. m. The hope is that the new Nature Center will enable operational hours throughout the week for additional attendance and participation. Financial Impact: . There is no in-kind match required. Staff Recommends: Adoption of proposed ordinance. Vision Principles: Thriving Neighborhoods and a Sense of Community, Lifelong Learning Community, and Pride of Past Promise of Future. Next Steps Following Council Action: . The City will provide contribution to the Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve and will provide information to the City Council as the project progresses. Motion by Mr. Moody, and seconded by Ms. Psi mas, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: "ORDINANCE ACCEPTING A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $75,000 FROM THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT IN THE FY 2006-2007 GRANTS FUND BUDGET FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW NATURE CENTER AT THE HOFFLER CREEK WILDLIFE PRESERVE." Ayes: Heretick, Moody, Psi mas, Randall, D. Smith, R. Smith, Holley Nays: None 07 - 73 - Adoption of an ordinance accepting $63,000 in Technology Trust Funds received from the State Compensation Board and appropriating said amount in the FY 2006-2007 General Fund Operating Budget for the purchase of services and technology to update the Office of the Circuit Court Clerk. Vision Principle: Thriving Neighborhoods and a Sense of Community. Background: . The Clerk of Circuit Court assess a fee of $5.00 upon all civil actions, upon each instrument to be recorded in the deed books, and upon each judgment to be docketed in the judgment lien docket book. These funds are to be utilized for implementing automation plans to modernize land records and provide secure remote access to land records. Updating office automation and information technology equipment including software and conversion services; preserving, maintaining and enhancing court records including the cost of repairs, maintenance, service contracts and system upgrades may be funded from this source. . The total available funds from the Compensation Board for FY 2006 are $110,160 . The Clerk of Circuit Court has requested $63,000 to be disbursed to the City of Portsmouth for purchasing services and equipment to update the office.