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October 27, 1992 "The legislature of Virginia has provided that the penalty for violation of the Uniform Statewide Building Code provisions with respect to lead-based paint be changed from a fine of Sl,000 per~ C'h~r~-~o a fine of $2,500 per charge. ~This change in the Code provides for the exa~ting of a larger fine in those instances where p~egn~nt women or childre~ under the age of six years old may be affected. As you are-aware, lead-based paint represents a potential threat to young children, and I ~ecommend the adoption of this ordinance." On motion of Mr. King and following was adopted on first following vote: seconded by Mr. Pitts, the and final reading, and by the "AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 17 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA, 1988, BY AMENDING SECTION 17-26(c) THEREOF, PERTAINING TO VIOLATIONS AND PROCEDURES FOR ABATEMENT FOR NUISANCES". Ayes: Clemons, Epperson, Griffin, Hawks, King, Pitts,-Webb Nays: None 92-364 - Letter from the City Manager regarding adoption of a resolution supporting the application of the Help and Emergency Response Shelter (HER) for designation as a charitable and benevolent organization within the context of Section 6 (a) (6) of Article X of the Constitution of Virginia. "The H~lp and Emergency Response (HER) Shelter, a charitable organization, has applied-for exemption from taxation within the context of Section 6(a) of Article X of the Constitution of Virginia. The City Assessor has reviewed the application, and it is his opinion that.the appropriate responses were completed and on that b~sis, the exemption could be granted. Property used exclusively by non-profit organizations for religious, charitable, patriotic, historic, benevolent, cultural or public park and playground purposes, however, is not entitled to an automatic tax exemption if acquired subsequent to July 1, 1971. As you well know, almost 60% of the real estate land value in our City is already non-taxable. I have been, and sttll remain, seriously concerned about the impact of any additional non-taxable property and believe we absolutely must reverse this trend. While I have no objection in concept, whatsoever, toward this non-profit organization which will provide a safe haven for abused women and children ~n our City, I recommend denial of this request, and future requests, for property tax exemptions." Motion of Mr. Griffin and seconded by Mr. Clemons, to table the item, and the City Attorney to investigate whether or not stipulations or limitations can be placed on a tax exemption 'designation, and was adopted by unanimous vote. 92-3'65 - Letter from the City Manager recommending adoption of a resolution recognizing concerns about water resources in Southeast Virginia.