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September 28. 2010 '" Public Policy Support Statements to include: 1. Privatization of Liquor Stores - If privatization is passed, the State must include provisions that any new store locations must go through a local government's use permit process. The City also opposes any legislative effort to supersede local authority to impose and collect taxes related to the sale of alcohol. 2. Expand the definition of 'derelict' buildings - To include residential or nonresidential buildings or structures that have not been completed and approved for use or occupancy, and for which the construction permit has been revoked in accordance with the Uniform Statewide Building Code. 3. F.O.I.A. - Amend this Statute to allow public bodies to meet in closed session to deal with the possibility of the closing or relocation of a business. 4.The Virginia Offshore Wind Coalition - Encouraging the General Assembly and the governor of Virginia to provide their total and unequivocal support the efforts of this Coalition for the development of this viable alternative source of energy. *Due to the slow upturn in the economy, and understanding the State's current fiscal condition due to the deep economic recession, no submissions for non- state agency funding were included. . The following items have been included in the FY2012 Federal Legislative Package (in no particular order): 1. Visual and Performing Arts After School Program - $57,645 2. Upgrade of the present planetarium system - $185,000 3. Downtown Area Sewer Upgrades - $1,850,000 4. Turnpike Road Widening Project - (Portsmouth Boulevard to Constitution Avenue) - $21,658,000 Staff Recommendation: . Portsmouth City Council's adoption of both packages by resolutions. Vision Principles: Bold New Directions, A Robust and Prospering Economy, World Class Maritime Center, Lifelong Learning Community, Thriving Neighborhoods and a Sense of Community, and Pride of Past Promise of Future. Next Steps Following Council Action: . The Senior Legislative and Management Analyst will be responsible for working with the City's General Assembly delegation and lobbyist to secure adoption of the City's State Legislative Package during the FY2011 General Assembly Session. . The Senior Legislative and Management Analyst will also be responsible for working with the City's 11 ih Congressional delegation and lobbyist to secure adoption of the City's FY2011 Federal Legislative Package. Motion by Mr. Whitehurst, and seconded by Ms. Psimas, to adopt the following resolution, and was adopted by the following vote: 10-451(A): "RESOLUTION ENDORSING THE CITY'S 2011 GENERAL ASSEMBLY LEGISLATIVE PACKAGE. WHEREAS, the Virginia General Assembly deals with a broad range of issues that affect local government both directly and indirectly; and WHEREAS, the City of Portsmouth has certain concerns that deal with both Portsmouth specifically and local governments in general; and WHEREAS, these concerns need to be made known to Portsmouth's General Assembly delegation so that they may be transmitted for consideration by the Legislature.