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April 28. 2009 3. That the use permit is approved subject to the following conditions which shall be observed by the applicant and any successor in interest: (a) Days and hours of operation shall be daily between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 2:00 a.m. (b) Seating shall be limited to thirty-two (32) seats in the restaurant at anyone time. (c) Eight on-site parking spaces shall be marked for use by the restaurant. These spaces shall be located within the paved and striped parking area. (d) The applicant shall obtain and maintain in effect all required permits and licenses for the establishment. (e) The proposed business shall operate in accordance with federal, state and local statutes, ordinances, and regulations. (f) The applicant shall continue the use of a commercial waste hauler to dispose of trash and other waste generated by the restaurant. (g) The owner/developer shall be responsible for upgrades to water and sewer, as necessary, including the installation of a backflow preventer device approved by the Public Utilities Department. (h) All taxes in connection with the proposed use shall be paid when due. 4. REVOCATION OF PERMIT: Violation of any of the above conditions may serve as grounds for revocation of the use permit by the City Council." Ayes: Heretick, Moody, Psi mas, Randall, Smith, Whitehurst, Holley Nays: None - City Manager's Report - 09 - 231 - Adoption of an ordinance appropriating $500,000 in the FY 2008-2009 Donations Fund for the continued operation of the Community Enforcement Unit Program. Vision Principle: Thriving Neighborhoods and a Sense of Community. Background: . Traditionally Public Safety Services have been provided by the Police Department - criminal law enforcement, Fire Dept - fire fighting and safe havens, and Sheriff's Office - Court Services / Jail Admin and law enforcement. . The Code of Virginia recognizes the Sheriff as the conservator of the peace, charged with the enforcement of all criminal laws within his jurisdiction. This duty, coupled with the duty of the Police Department of a given county, city or town, authorizes the investigation of all violations of the law and service of criminal warrants. . The CEU Pilot Program was created and has enhanced the partnership between all Public Safety Agencies to provide a safer Portsmouth. . The CEU Pilot Program has displayed a collaborative partnership between the Police, Civic Groups, Neighborhood Watch, etc., in enhancing the quality of life for our Portsmouth Family. Discussion: . The CEU is a program whose time has come. The program has worked with the cooperative efforts of the Police Department and the Sheriff's Office. Crime has been reduced in several neighborhoods. The Citizens will benefit from this program being made a regular part of the Sheriff's Office. The CEU's efforts will continue to be neighborhood enforcement with an increased effort in the gang task force area.