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May 14, 2013 <br />13-207 (F) <br />"ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 27-7 OF CHAPTER 27 AND APPENDIX A OF <br />THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA (2006) TO ESTABLISH A <br />FEE FOR A CONCEALED HANDGUN PERMIT." <br />Ayes: Cherry, Edmonds, Meeks, Moody, Psimas, Randall, Wright <br />Nays: None <br />1. Ken Woolard, 462 B. Washington Street, spoke in support of the preservation and <br />renovation of Willett Hall. <br />2. Steve Carroll, 3112 Riveredge Drive, voiced his concerns with the cost of Other <br />and Post Employee Benefits (OPEB). <br />3. Mark Geduldig-Yatrofsky, P. O. Box 50141, spoke in opposition to the budget. <br />4. Pat Simons, 801 Mimosa Road, voiced her concern with the per capita debt in the <br />City and OPEB. <br />Motion by Mr. Meeks, and seconded by Mr. Edmonds, to adopt the following <br />ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: <br />13-207 (G) <br />"ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $388,809,371 FOR THE OPERATION OF CITY <br />GOVERNMENT DURING THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2013." <br />Ayes: Cherry, Edmonds, Meeks, Moody, Psimas, Randall, Wright <br />Nays: None <br />13 - 208 -Adoption of an ordinance approving a budget in the amount of <br />$165,670,818 for the operation of the Portsmouth Public Schools during the <br />fiscal year beginning July 1, 2013, and appropriating said funds by <br />classifications. Vision Principles: A Robust Economy for the Working Men and <br />Women, Lifelong Learning Community, Neighborhoods and A Sense of <br />Community, Effective, Responsive Government, Pride of Past. <br />Background: <br />• On April 2, 2013, the City Manager presented the Proposed FY 2013-14 <br />Operating Budget to City Council, including recommended City funding for School <br />operations. Council discussed the proposed budget in various Work Sessions during <br />April and May, and City Council held public hearings on the proposed budget on April 9 <br />and April 23. Furthermore, Council desires to appropriate the School budget by <br />category. <br />Discussion: <br />• With the adoption of this ordinance, Council is appropriating by category all of the <br />funds necessary for the Portsmouth Public School 2013-2014 Budget. The School <br />Board cannot transfer funds between categories without City Council prior approval. <br />Financial Impact: <br />• The Schools 2013-2014 budget is balanced without causing an increase in any of <br />the City's various tax rates. <br />Recommended Action: <br />• Adoption of the attached ordinance. Vision Principles: A Robust Economy for the <br />Working Men and Women, Lifelong Learning Community, Neighborhoods and A Sense <br />of Community, Effective, Responsive Government, Pride of Past. <br />Next Steps Following Council Action: <br />• The Portsmouth School Board will cause the implementation of the 2013-2014 <br />Budget effective July 1, 2013. <br />