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May 13. 2008 '" Charges for the disposal of sewage discharged into the city system are increased from $2.86 to $3.09 per one thousand gallons or from $2.1411 to $2.3116 per one hundred cubic feet. The minimum charge for such service is increased from $2.48 to $2.67 per month. '" Charges for sewer service for dwelling units in premises with unmetered water connections are increased from $14.30 to $15.44 per month. . Chapters 9.1, 32, 33, 39 and 40 and Appendix A of the Code of Virginia pertaining to City Planninq, Subdivision and other development fees are amended by this Operating Budget. . These actions will contribute to all six of City Council's Vision Principles for the City of Portsmouth. Financial Impact: . By law, the operating budget must be balanced with estimated revenues and other funding sources equaling appropriations. The Proposed Operating Budget for fiscal year 2009 complies with this law. Staff Recommends: Adoption of the following proposed ordinances. Vision Principles: Bold New Directions, World Class Maritime Center, Thriving Neighborhoods and a Sense of Community, A Robust and Prospering Economy, Lifelong Learning Community, and Pride of Past, Promise of Future: a. Adoption of an Ordinance imposing and levying taxes for each Fiscal Year beginning July 1st and ending June 30th, unless otherwise changed by Council, on real estate at a rate of $1.21 per $100 of assessed valuation, and on tangible personal property, privately-owned pleasure boats at a rate of $.50 per $100 assessed value, privately-owned camping trailers and motor homes, and machinery and tools within the City of Portsmouth, for the purpose of raising revenue for the support of governmental operations, the public free schools, and to pay principal and interest on the public debt. b. Adoption of an Ordinance to appropriate $562,218,266 for the operation of City Government during the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2008 and ending June 30, 2009. c. Adoption of an Ordinance adopting the FY 2008-2009 Classification and Pay Plan for Employees of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia. d. Adoption of an Ordinance to amend Chapter 16 and Appendix A of the City Code pertaining to rates for solid waste collection services. e. Adoption of an Ordinance to amend Chapter 31.1 of the City Code pertaining to Stormwater Utility Fees by increasing the equivalent residential unit (ERU) monthly rate for residential and non-residential accounts from $5.50 to $6.00 per ERU. f. Adoption of an Ordinance to amend Chapter 38 and Appendix A of the City Code pertaining to rates for water and sewage disposal services. g. Adoption of an Ordinance to amend Chapters 9.1, 32, 33, 39 and 40 and Appendix A of the City Code pertaining to City Planning, Subdivision and other Development fees. Next Steps Following Council Action: . The City Manager has ultimate responsibility and authority for implementation of the Annual Operating Budget. The Chief Financial Officer has day-to-day responsibility for ensuring the budget is spent as appropriated by the City Council. 1. Ron Evans, 14 Chippewa Trail, spoke in support of the proposed boat tax. 2. Michael Davis, 145 Crawford Parkway, spoke in opposition to the proposed boat tax.