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May 11. 2010 "Y Charges for the disposal of sewage discharged into the city system are increased from $3.15 to $3.31 per one thousand gallons or from $2.3565 to $2.4790 per one hundred cubic feet. The minimum charge for such service is increased from $2.72 to $2.86 per month. "Y Charges for sewer service for dwelling units in premises with unmetered water connections are increased from $15.75 to $16.57 per month. . Increase in the golf rates will be deferred to June, 2010. . Proposed amendments to Summer Galaxy Fees do not require a specific ordinance change because activity fees are set by the City Manager under Section 25- 92 of the City Code. . Proposed increase in the bulk pick-up fees in excess of 13 free pick-ups per year has been deferred indefinitely. . Re-enactment of ordinance No. 2009-37 imposing and levying 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. These actions will contribute to all six of City Council's Vision Principles for the City of Portsmouth: Vision Principles: Bold New Directions, World Class Maritime Center, Thriving Neighborhoods and a Sense of Community, A Robust and Prospering Economy, Lifelong Learning, and Pride of Past, Promise of Future. Financial Impact: . By law, the operating budget must be balanced with estimated revenues and other funding sources equaling appropriations. The Proposed Operating Budget for fiscal year 2011 complies with this law. Staff Recommends: . Adoption of the following proposed ordinances. a. Adoption of an ordinance to appropriate $547,938,307 for the operation of City Government during the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2010 and ending June 30, 2011. b. Adoption of an ordinance adopting the FY 2010-2011 Classification and Pay Plan for Employees of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia. c. Adoption of an ordinance to amend Chapter 31.1 of the City Code pertaining to stormwater utility fees by increasing the equivalent residential unit (ERU) monthly rate for residential and non-residential accounts from $6.50 to $7.00 per ERU. d. Adoption of an ordinance to amend Chapter 38 and Appendix A of the City Code pertaining to rates for water and sewage disposal services. e. Adoption of an ordinance to re-enact Ordinance No. 2009-37 imposing and levying 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. Next Steps Following Council Action: . The City Manager has ultimate responsibility and authority for implementation of the Annual Operating Budget. The Chief Financial Officer has day-to-day responsibility for ensuring the budget is spent as appropriated by the City Council. 1. Linda Ridenour, 313 Tareyton Lane, stressed the importance of investing in education.