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November 22. 2011 11 - 450 - Adoption of an ordinance renaming the Courthouse Galleries as the Portsmouth Art and Cultural Center and amending Section 19-150 and Appendix A of the Code of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia (2006) to implement said action. Vision Principle: Thriving Neighborhoods and a Sense of Community. Background: . The Department of Museums operates the Courthouse Galleries which is housed in the 1846 Courthouse and provides quality educational, cultural and aesthetic experiences in the arts through rotating visual art exhibits, lectures, classes and performances. . For many years the name "Courthouse Galleries" has led to confusion regarding the mission and function of the museum. Some people believe it is still a functioning courthouse. Others think it is a privately owned gallery that is open to the public and sells art. . The Museum and Fine Arts Commission felt that there needed to be research conducted on a new name - one that would more effectively place it in Portsmouth and better reflect the mission of the museum. Discussion: . The Museum and Fine Arts Commission conducted surveys of approximately 400 persons and talked with groups over a period of approximately 3 years. . A second survey was conducted with the top names that were suggested. . The name: "Portsmouth Art and Cultural Center" was the top choice. . A new logo icon has already been developed for the museum to go with a proposed new name. Funds for a new website and new brochures are being funded out of private donations. . If approved, the proposed name change will be phased in beginning in January 2012. Financial impact: . There are no City funds involved in the renaming of the museum. Recommended Action: . Adoption of the ordinance. Vision Principle: Thriving Neighborhoods and a Sense of Community. Next Steps Following Council Action: . Adoption of an ordinance approving the name change for the Courthouse Galleries and changes to the city code to reflect this change. Motion by Mr. Moody, and seconded by Mr. Whitehurst, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: "ORDINANCE RENAMING THE COURTHOUSE GALLERIES AS THE PORTSMOUTH ART AND CULTURAL CENTER AND AMENDING SECTION 19-150 AND APPENDIX A OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA (2006) TO IMPLEMENT SAID ACTION." Ayes: Cherry, Edmonds, Heretick, Moody, Randall, Whitehurst, Wright Nays: None 11 - 451 - Adoption of an ordinance accepting a Virginia Litter and Recycling Grant in the amount of $13,164 from the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality and appropriating said funds in the FY 2011-12 Grants Fund for use by the Department of Public Works to control pet waste in public parks. Vision Principle: Thriving Neighborhoods and a Sense of Community.