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January 13. 2009 Discussion: . The proposed new ordinance would prohibit this practice. . The ordinance has been narrowly drafted so that it does not apply to smaller trailers, such as privately owned trailers that are used for lawn maintenance, motorcycle or A TV transport, or small boats. Financial Impact: . No direct financial impact. Positive indirect financial impact by helping to maintain community quality and assessed values. Recommended Action: . Adoption of the ordinance. Vision Principle: Bold new directions. Next Steps Following Council Action: . Commence enforcement by Portsmouth Police Department. . Work with Virginia Port Authority and APM on education and voluntary compliance by truckers. Motion by Ms. Psi mas, and seconded by Mr. Moody, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: "ORDINANCE TO ENACT A NEW SECTION, NUMBER 22-567.2, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA (2006) PERTAINING TO THE PARKING OF UNCONNECTED SEMITRAILERS." Ayes: Heretick, Moody, Psi mas, Randall, Smith, Whitehurst, Holley Nays: None - City Manager's Report - 09 - 20 - Adoption of an ordinance to amend the FY2008-2009 funding for one-time only residential start up cost from the Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation, and Substance Abuse Services (DMHMRSAS) to the Portsmouth Department of Behavioral Healthcare Services (DBHS) in the amount of $3,000.00 for persons with mental retardation who were given a Medicaid Home and Community Based Waiver slot. Vision principle: Thriving Neighborhoods and a Sense of Community. Background: . DMHMRSAS is allocating $3,000.00 for individuals with mental retardation who is selected to receive a Medicaid Home and Community Based Mental Retardation Waiver Slot to assist the individual transition into residential services out of the home and help build community-based residential infrastructure. . Medicaid Home and Community Based Mental Retardation Waiver Slots are given to community service boards for use in funding a variety of services individuals with mental retardation may need in the community to avoid institutionalization. Start up funds are used to purchase one-time only items for the persons to live in the community, e.g. bedroom furniture, etc. DMHMRSAS is committed to providing funds and/or services that will increase individuals' ability to reside in the community. Discussion: . DMHMRSAS will issue payment of $3,000.00 to the Department of Behavioral Healthcare Services for Medicaid Home and Community Based Mental Retardation Waiver Slots. Financial Impact: . Estimated Revenue and Appropriation in the FY2008-2009 Behavioral Healthcare Fund Budget will be increased by $3,000.00. . No local match funding is required.