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June 23. 2009 Staff Recommends: . Adoption of ordinance. Vision Principle: Thriving Neighborhoods and a Sense of Community. Next Steps Following Council Action: . The full implementation of the USDA Summer Food Program throughout the Summer of 2009. 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 FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE IN THE AMOUNT OF $677,165 AND APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT IN THE FY 2009-2010 GRANTS FUND FOR USE BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION, AND LEISURE SERVICES FOR THE 2009 USDA SUMMER FOOD PROGRAM." Ayes: Heretick, Moody, Randall, Whitehurst, Holley Nays: None 09 - 339 - Adoption of an ordinance to amend Chapter 25 and Appendix A of the Code of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia (2006) pertaining to certain golf fees at Bide-A-Wee golf course. Vision Principles: Thriving Neighborhoods and a Sense of Community; and Bold New Directions. Background: . Bide-A-Wee Golf Course is requesting its second rate increase in 15 months in order to produce additional revenue into the Golf Fund. These rates are reflected in the attached proposed rate listing. No rate changes are being proposed for The Links at City Park at this time. Discussion: . A rate increase of $2.00 is recommended for all Weekend, Non-Portsmouth Resident players and $1.00 for the MondaylTuesday Military & Police special and Weekday Twilight rates. . Due to competition for play with the other 35+ Hampton Roads golf courses, the proposed increases will keep Portsmouth in-line with its competitors and will not facilitate a loss of players to less expensive courses. Without competitive pricing, the effect of rate increases in Portsmouth may be revenue neutrality or, worst case, loss of revenue, which would be counterproductive. Financial Impact: . An additional $15,000 in Golf Fund revenue is projected to be generated as a result of these fee increases. There are no expenditure impacts as a result of this recommended change. Staff Recommends: . Adoption of ordinance. Vision Principles: Thriving Neighborhoods and a Sense of Community; and Bold New Directions. Next Steps Following Council Action: . The Golf Pro and golf course staff will implement the proposed rate changes. Motion by Mr. Heretick, and seconded by Mr. Moody, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: "ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 25 AND APPENDIX A OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA (2006) PERTAINING TO CERTAIN GOLF FEES AT BIDE-A-WEE GOLF COURSE."