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February 10. 2009 Staff Recommends: . Adoption of this ordinance. Vision Principle: Bold New Directions. Next Steps Following Council Action: . The City Manager will execute appropriate bond documents. Motion by Mr. Heretick, and seconded by Ms. Psi mas, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: "ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF NOT TO EXCEED $45,000,000.00 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS." Ayes: Heretick, Moody, Psi mas, Randall, Smith, Whitehurst, Holley Nays: None 09 - 90 - Adoption of an ordinance amending the FY 2008-2009 classification and pay plan to authorize the furloughing of General and Unclassified Employees. Vision Principle: Bold New Directions. Background: . There is a projected revenue shortfall in FY09 of approximately $8.2 million as of January 2009. The City has taken certain measures to curtail expenditures during FY09 but finds additional measures are necessary to close the budget gap. Discussion: . The current uncertain and unprecedented economic decline felt globally and locally have led the City to having to make difficult decisions. In order to end the fiscal year with a balanced budget with the least possible impact to the remaining undesignated unreserved fund balance, it is necessary to furlough the City's workforce for up to five days during FY09. . Sworn public safety personnel, E911 employees, and EMS paramedics are exempt from furlough. Financial Impact: . The financial impact of the furlough program is estimated to be a cost savings of $550,000. Staff Recommends: . Staff recommends adoption of this ordinance. Adoption of ordinance. Vision Principle: Bold New Directions. Next Steps Following Council Action: . The City Manager will carry out the provisions of this ordinance. 1. Kathy Hall, 320 Quebec Street, asked that no one be exempt from participating in the furlough. 2. Jeannette Cooper, 9621 Chesapeake Boulevard, Norfolk, spoke in opposition to this item. 3. Carroll Moon, 4 Croaten Trail, asked that no one be exempt from participating in the furlough. 4. Wendy Donahue, 3811 E. Falling River Reach, spoke in opposition to this item. 5. Mary Hutchins, 516 Maryland Avenue, asked that no one be exempt from participating in the furlough.