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May 10. 2011 11 - 190 - Adoption of an ordinance to amend Appendix A of the Code of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia (2006) to decrease monthly rates for trash and garbage disposal as authorized by Section 16-64 of said Code. Vision Principle: A Robust and Prospering Economy. Background: . As a result of efficiencies and decreased tipping fees, the operating budget for Solid Waste has been reduced. Discussion: . The proposed ordinance is part of the overall FY12/FY13 budget adoption process. . The effect of these savings can be passed on as a reduced rate for customers while still meeting the City's obligations. Financial Impact: . A $2.16 decrease in the monthly rate from $37.52 per month to $35.36 for Solid Waste Service Charges billed to Portsmouth residents. Staff Recommends: . Adoption of the proposed ordinance. Vision Principle: A Robust and Prospering Economy. Motion by Mr. Edmonds, and seconded by Ms. Randall, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: "ORDINANCE TO AMEND APPENDIX A OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA (2006) TO DECREASE MONTHLY RATES FOR TRASH AND GARBAGE DISPOSAL." Ayes: Cherry, Edmonds, Heretick, Moody, Randall, Whitehurst, Wright Nays: None 11 - 191 - Adoption of a resolution approving the Community Planning and Development Programs 2012 Action Plan of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, and authorizing the City Manager to file documents required to obtain the City's Community Planning and Development Grant Entitlements. Vision Principle: A Robust and Prospering Economy. Background: . For each of the five years covered by the adopted Consolidated Plan (CP), FY09 to FY13, the City prepares an Annual Action Plan detailing how the resources made available will be used to implement the goals outlined in the 5-Year CPo . FY2012, which runs from July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012, is the third year plan of the five-year plan cycle. . The City of Portsmouth will receive funds through the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) and HOME Investments Partnership Program (HOME). The financial resources the City expects to have available during the FY2012 program include a CDBG entitlement grant of $1,641,172 and projected program income of $122,000 (total $1,763,172). The City also expects to have available a HOME entitlement grant of $689,350 and projected program income of $100,000 (total $789,350). Discussion: . The Department of Planning requests adoption of the FY2012 Annual Action Plan and to authorize the City Manager to submit the plan to HUD, allowing the City of Portsmouth to receive its CDBG and HOME entitlements. . HUD has indicated that CDBG funding will be cut by 16.5% over last year's entitlement. Staff also expects HOME funding to be reduced by 12.0% over last year's entitlement. These anticipated reductions are included in the appropriation ordinance.