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July 14. 2009 "ORDINANCE ACCEPTING A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $57,000 FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION OFFICE OF INNOVATION AND IMPROVEMENT AND APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT IN THE FY 2009-2010 GRANTS FUND FOR USE FOR THE 2009 "SMART ART" AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM." Ayes: Heretick, Moody, Psi mas, Randall, Smith, Whitehurst, Holley Nays: None 09 - 366 - Adoption of an ordinance to amend Chapter 19 of the Code of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia (2006) by adopting a new Section 19-20 and by amending Appendix A thereof to establish a library card fee for non-resident library patrons. Vision Principles: Lifelong Learning Community. 1. Mark Geduldig-Yatrofsky, 2713 Sterling Point Drive, spoke in support of this item but suggested that City Council adopt a reciprocity arrangement with neighboring cities. 2. Terry Danaher, 413 Dinwiddie Street, spoke in support of this item but suggested that City Council adopt a reciprocity arrangement with neighboring cities. City Council asked Staff to add the following provisions to the ordinance: 1. The money generated from the library fees is earmarked specifically for library use only. 2. A reciprocity arrangement is included which would only allow the charge of a fee if the citizen checking out books is located in a City that also charges a fee. 3. Students at the Portsmouth Tidewater Community College Campus are considered residents and not subject to the fee if they have a student ID card. Motion by Mr. Moody, and seconded by Ms. Psi mas, to defer consideration of Item 09-366 to the July 28, 2009 City Council Meeting, and was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Heretick, Moody, Psi mas, Randall, Smith, Whitehurst Nays: Holley 09 - 367 - Adoption of a resolution by the City Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, in support of the "Honor and Remember" Flag as an official Symbol to recognize and honor members of the Armed Forces who have died in the line of duty, and urging the United States Congress to adopt this flag as a national symbol. Vision Principles: Pride of Past, Promise of Future. Background: . The cities of Norfolk, Chesapeake and Virginia Beach had previously adopted a similar resolution. . The Portsmouth Mayor's Military Affairs Committee supports the "Honor and Remember" Flag as a symbol of national gratitude for all those members of the Armed Forces who have given their lives for our freedom. Financial Impact: . There is no financial impact on the City. Staff Recommends: . Adoption of the resolution. Vision Principles: Pride of Past, Promise of Future. Next Steps following City Council Action: . A copy of the Resolution is to be forwarded to Portsmouth's representatives of the United States Senate and House of Representatives. 1. Tom Leisher, 4912 Cape Henry Avenue, Norfolk, spoke in support of this item.