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April 8. 2008 Discussion: . The Supreme Court of Virginia ruled that the taxes and fees are unconstitutional. That decision leaves the region with no source of funding for important regional transportation needs. The resolution calls on the General Assembly and Governor to provide a state source of funding for those needs. Financial Impact: . The resolution itself will have no material financial impact. Staff Recommends: There is no staff recommendation. This matter is a policy issue to be determined by City Council in its sole discretion. Next Steps Following Council Action: . If the resolution is adopted, City staff will forward copies of it to the Governor, to appropriate members of the General Assembly, and to the other cities and counties that are members of HRTA. 1. Mark Geduldig-Yatrofsky, 363 Middle Street, spoke in opposition to this item. Motion by Mr. Moody, and seconded by Mr. Heretick, to defer consideration of item 08-193 to the meeting of April 22, 2008, and was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Heretick, Moody, Psi mas, Randall, D. Smith, Holley Nays: None 08 - 194 - Adoption of a resolution adopting an automobile use policy for Portsmouth City Council. Vision Principle: Bold New Directions. Background: . The resolution would adopt an official policy for the use of City vehicles by members of City Council. Discussion: . None Financial Impact: . No material financial impact is anticipated. Staff Recommends: There is no staff recommendation. This matter is a policy issue to be determined by City Council in its sole discretion. Vision Principle: Bold New Directions. Next Steps Following Council Action: . If adopted, the policy will be followed and implemented by City Council. 1. Mark Geduldig-Yatrofsky, 363 Middle Street, spoke in support of them item. Motion by Mr. D. Smith, and seconded by Mr. Moody, to adopt the following resolution, and was adopted by the following vote: "RESOLUTION ADOPTING AN AUTOMOBILE USE POLICY FOR PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, that the attached "Automobile Use Policy and Procedures" is hereby adopted. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect on the date of its adoption."