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November 10. 2009 '" Mr. Smith, with regards to Item 09-571, asked that the City Manager look into whether or not it would be feasible to include infrastructure improvements to the foot of Dinwiddie, work on Crawford Parkway and changes in height of the seawall as part of the repairs to the Elizabeth River seawall. Motion by Ms. Psimas, and seconded by Mr. Smith, to adopt the following resolution, and was adopted by the following vote: "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT REGARDING THE HAMPTON ROADS REGIONAL FATS, OIL, AND GREASE (FOG) ABATEMENT PROGRAM. WHEREAS, the control of Fats, Oil and Grease (FOG) is a regional effort in response to EPA enforcement priorities and is included as a special order in the regional consent order with the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality.; and WHEREAS, the Hampton Roads Planning District Commission has recommended the execution of a Memorandum of Agreement by its member localities as a first phase of Hampton Roads Regional Fats, Oil, and Grease (FOG) Abatement Program; and WHEREAS, City staff has also recommended execution of such an agreement. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia that it hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute a regional Memorandum of Agreement concerning the Hampton Roads Regional Fats, Oil, and Grease (FOG) Abatement Program." Ayes: Heretick, Moody, Psi mas, Smith, Holley Nays: None 09 - 573 - Adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a mutual aid agreement with the City of Hampton for fire fighting and emergency medical services. Vision Principle: Thriving Neighborhoods and a Sense of Community. Background: . The City has been operating under an informal mutual aid agreement for some time. The purpose of this process is to formalize the agreement between the two parties. Discussion: . A mutual aid agreement has been written, submitted and approved by the City Attorney's Office. Copies of the agreement have also been submitted to the City Manager's Office for review. . This agreement will provide a means by sharing resources. Agreements like these are recommended under the National Incident Management System (NIMS). Financial Impact: . There is no financial impact to the City of Portsmouth. Staff Recommends: . Adoption of a proposed resolution. Vision Principle: Thriving Neighborhoods and a Sense of Community. Next Steps Following Council Action: . City Manager signs agreement. Motion by Mr. Heretick, and seconded by Ms. Psi mas, to adopt the following resolution, and was adopted by the following vote: