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October 9. 2007 Financial Impact: . Monies were budgeted for this project in the Public Works' Streets and Highways operating budget. The current contract amount is $314,382.80. An additional authorization of $249,105.10 is required for this change order. Sufficient funds are available in the operating budget to cover the amount of this change order. Staff Recommends: Adoption of the proposed motion. Vision Principles Advanced: Thriving Neighborhoods and a Sense of Community, and A Robust and Prospering Economy Next Steps following City Council Action: . Approve the change order request and proceed to project closeout. Motion by Mr. R. Smith, and seconded by Mr. D. Smith, to approve a change order request authorizing the Public Works Department to expend funds in excess of 25% above the original contract amount for the London/Airline Boulevards joint replacement project due to unanticipated project conditions, and was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Heretick, Moody, Psi mas, D. Smith, R. Smith, Randall Nays: None 07 - 442 - Adoption of an ordinance amending the City Code to allow the City to seek injunctive relief against any person or industry generating objectionable odor detectable within City limits, no matter where generated. Vision Principle: Thriving Neighborhoods and a Sense of Community. Background: . This ordinance would amend the Portsmouth City Code to allow the City of Portsmouth to seek injunctive relief against any person or industry that generates objectionable odor detectable within Portsmouth, no matter where the odor is generated. Objectionable odor would hereby be deemed a public nuisance. Discussion: . The ordinance provides scientific standards to determine what comprises an objectionable odor. . As an alternative, citizens may file odor complaints with the City Manager, who is then authorized to conduct a verification procedure. . If either criterion for objectionable odor is met, the City may seek injunctive relief. Financial Impact: . There will be no cost to the City. There may be an indirect financial benefit through the protection of community quality, and thus assessed valued and real estate tax revenues. Staff Recommends: Adoption of proposed ordinance. Vision Principle: Thriving Neighborhoods and a Sense of Community Next Steps Following Council Action: . City Clerk will update Portsmouth City Code by inclusion of this amendment. . City Manager and City Attorney will enforce if and as needed. Motion by Mr. Heretick, and seconded by Ms. Psi mas, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: "ORDINANCE TO DEEM CERTAIN OBJECTIONABLE ODOR A PUBLIC NUISANCE."