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June 23. 2009 Staff Recommends: . Adoption of proposed ordinance. Vision Principle: Thriving Neighborhoods and a Sense of Community. Next Steps Following Council Action: . Acquire necessary equipment and training to maintain the level of expertise needed as the lead Department for the Hazardous Materials Southside Tidewater Team. Motion by Mr. Moody, and seconded by Ms. Randall, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: "ORDINANCE ACCEPTING A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $18,750 FROM THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT IN THE FY 2009-2010 GRANTS FUND FOR THE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SOUTHSIDE TIDEWATER TEAM." Ayes: Heretick, Moody, Randall, Whitehurst, Holley Nays: None 09 - 343 - Adoption of a resolution authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding with the Zuni Maritime Foundation, Inc., concerning a Berthing Agreement for the former United States Navy-United States Coast Guard Vessel "Zuni-Tamaroa" at the north landing. Vision Principle: A World Class Maritime Center; A Robust and Prospering Economy. Background: . On June 9, 2009, the Zuni Maritime Foundation, Inc., a 501-3(c) not for profit organization, made a presentation to City Council regarding the proposed rehabilitation of the U.S.S. Zuni I U.S.C.G. Tamaroa. . The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter "Tamaroa" is a historic ship that was in service from 1943-1994. . The Foundation is actively working to restore the ship and is ultimately interested in a location to dock the vessel in a port where it can serve as a tourism and educational asset. . As a port city with historic ties to the waterfront and home to the Coast Guard, the City of Portsmouth is an attractive location and holds many advantages. . Once rehabilitated, the Zuni Maritime Foundation's desire is to bring the ZunilTamaroa to the City of Portsmouth. Discussion: . With the ability to use "0 Water Street" as a mailing address, the Foundation can apply for grant funding to assist in rehabilitation efforts. . Should the attached resolution be approved, a Memorandum of Understanding (final draft copy attached) will be executed which will allow the Foundation to use the address for grant funding purposes only. No docking shall be permitted and no obligation of the City shall be imposed or inferred. . Once the ship is restored, City Council may entertain a future action, under separate cover by separate vote, a second MOU setting forth the terms under which the ship may dock at North Landing. Financial Impact: . No financial impact, consideration, or expectation is made as part of this step in the process. Staff Recommends: . Adoption of the resolution. Vision Principle: A World Class Maritime Center; A Robust and Prospering Economy.