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Mav 12. 2009 (c) Public hearing to consider real estate taxes and a proposed rate change to take effect on July 1, 2009. 1. Mark Geduldig-Yatrofsky, 2713 Sterling Point Drive, asked that City Council balance the budget without cutting essential services to the city. 2. Ron Evans, 14 Chippewa Trail, spoke in opposition to proposed increase in the real estate tax rate. (d) Public hearing to consider the Annual Operating Budget that increases the tax rates on real property tax, cigarette tax, increases the rates on certain public utility rates, various rates and fees for Permits and Inspections, Engineering, Fire and includes proposed rate changes to take effect on July 1, 2009. 1. Garland Alexander, 3400 Nelson Street, spoke in opposition to proposed real estate tax rate. - City Manager's Report - 09 - 259 - Adoption of the following ordinances recommending the proposed Operating Budget for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2009 and ending June 30, 2010. 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 to amend and re-enact Ordinance No. 2008-33 and to impose and levy taxes for each fiscal year beginning July 1 st and ending June 30th, on real estate, tangible personal property, privately-owned pleasure boats, privately-owned camping trailers and motor homes, and machinery and tools within the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, for the purpose of raising revenue for the support of governmental operations and the Public Free Schools and to pay principal and interest on the public debt. B) Adoption of an ordinance to amend Chapter 35 of the Code of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia (2006) by amending Section 35-272 thereof to increase the city tax on cigarettes. C) Adoption of an ordinance to appropriate $559,207,485 for the operation of City Government during the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2009. D) Adoption of an ordinance adopting the FY 2009-2010 Classification and Pay Plan for employees of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia. E) Adoption of an ordinance to amend Chapter 11 and Appendix A of the Code of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia (2006), to establish or amend fees and penalties pertaining to erosion and sediment control activities. F) Adoption of an ordinance to amend Chapter 38 and Appendix A of the Code of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia (2006), by amending Sections 38-83 and 38-117 and Appendix A thereof pertaining to rates for water and sewage disposal service. G) Adoption of an ordinance to amend Chapter 31.1 and Appendix A of the Code of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia (2006), by amending Section 31.1-51 (A) and Appendix A thereof pertaining to Stormwater Utility Fees. H) Adoption of an ordinance to amend Appendix A of the Code of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia (2006), by establishing or increasing certain fees and charges contained therein pertaining to buildings and building regulations, fire protection and prevention, and oversized vehicles.