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February 26. 2008 "ORDINANCE ACCEPTING A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $43,840 FROM THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND APPROPRIATING SAID SUM IN THE FY 2007-2008 GRANTS FUND BUDGET TO FUND THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN." Ayes: Heretick, Psi mas, D. Smith, R. Smith, Randall Nays: None 08 - 108 - Adoption of an ordinance to amend Appendix A of the Code of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia (2006) to amend the seasonal dates and to increase the fees at Bide-A-Wee and the Links at City Park Golf courses. Vision Principle: Thriving Neighborhoods and a Sense of Community; and Bold New Directions. Background: . Bide-A-Wee and the Links at City Park Golf Courses are requesting a rate increase in order to remain in line with the golf rates throughout the region. Discussion: . The rate increases range from $1.00 to $2.50, based on the time of day, length of play and other criteria. A list of current and proposed rate changes is attached. It is projected that these rate increases will generate between $50,000 and $60,000 of additional revenue. . The "in-season" rates at Bide-A-Wee and the Links at City Park have traditionally been April 1 - October 31 each year. Over the past few years the Hampton Roads golf market has moved to an extended "in-season" period from March 1 - November 30. Changing the dates for "in-season" and "winter rates" will make the golf courses consistent with the surrounding golf courses. These "in-season" and "winter rates" are reflected in the attached proposed rate listing. Financial Impact: . It is projected that an additional $50,000 to $60,000 will be generated in the Golf Fund. There are no expenditure impacts for this recommended change. Staff Recommends: Adoption of ordinance. Vision Principles: Thriving Neighborhoods and a Sense of Community; and Bold New Directions. Next Steps Following Council Action: . The Golf Pro and golf course staff will implement the proposed rate and date changes. 1. Mark Geduldig-Yatrofsky, 363 Middle Street, spoke in support of this item. Motion by Ms. Psimas, and seconded by Mr. R. Smith, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: "ORDINANCE TO AMEND APPENDIX A OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA (2006) TO AMEND THE SEASON DATES AND TO INCREASE THE FEES AT BIDE-A-WEE AND THE LINKS AT CITY PARK GOLF COURSES." Ayes: Heretick, Psi mas, D. Smith, R. Smith, Randall Nays: None 08 - 109 - Adoption of a resolution granting conditional approval for Southern Medical Transportation Services, Inc., a private emergency medical services agency, to provide certain transport services within the City of Portsmouth. Vision Principle: Thriving Neighborhoods and a Sense of Community.