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October 1 O, 2000 Motion by Mr. Robinett, and seconded by Mr. Moody, to adopt the following ordinance, approved at the September 26, 2000 meeting, and was adopted by the following vote: 00-233(b): "ZONING AMENDMENT ORDINANCE Z-00-05." Ayes: Benn, Griffin, Moody, Pitts, Robinett, Whitehurst, Holley Nays: None - City Manager's Report - 00 - 251 - Adoption of an ordinance to appropriate $858,000 in the Capital Improvement Fund. The source of funding is Empowerment Zone Capital funds that have been approved for the Tower Mall project Recommendation: · Adoption of an ordinance appropriating $858,000 in the Capital Improvement Fund. The source of funding is Empowerment Zone capital funds that have been approved for the Tower Mall project. Purpose and Need: · These funds will be used for infrastructure and associated work in connection with the Tower Mall project during the pre-development phase of the project. Financial Impact: · As the Empowerment Zone funds are currently available, there is no adverse impact on the City's financial condition. Motion by Mr. Moody, and seconded by Mr. Whitehurst, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: "AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $858,000 IN THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN FUND FOR INFRASTRUCTURE AND ASSOCIATED WORK IN CONNECTION WITH THE TOWER MALL PROJECT." Ayes: Benn, Griffin, Moody, Pitts, Robinett, Whitehurst, Holley Nays: None 00 - 252 - Adoption of an ordinance to approve a supplemental appropriation of $700,000 in the Behavioral Healthcare Services Fund for the purchase and renovation of Opportunity House located at 1927 High Street. Recommendation: · Adoption of an ordinance approving a supplemental appropriation of $700,000 in the Department of Behavioral Healthcare Services FY 2001 budget and approving the purchase and renovation of Opportunity House located at 1927 High Street. Purpose and Need: · This facility houses successful and needed mental health services and programs for disabled Portsmouth citizens. · Acquisition of the facility will also allow for expansion of these programs. Financial Impact: · The source of funding is accumulated excess State revenues in the Behavioral Healthcare Services fund. These funds are eligible to be used for capital acquisition.