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June 24, 2014 1. Mark Geduldig-Yatrofsky, P. O. Box 50141, spoke in support of this item. Motion by Mr. Moody, and seconded by Ms. Psimas, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: "ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTIONS 10-112 AND 10-117 OF CHAPTER 10 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA (2006) PERTAINING TO THE VOTING PLACES FOR PRECINCT NO. 29 AND PRECINCT NO. 34." Ayes: Cherry, Edmonds, Moody, Psimas, Randall, Wright Nays: None 14 - 247 -Adoption of an ordinance authorizing the refunding of $34,529.36 to Cox Virginia Telecom, LLC, d/b/a Cox Communications, LLC, for public service corporation billing erroneously paid during calendar years 2012 and 2013. Vision Principles: Efficient, Responsive Government. Background: • The State Corporation Commission filed for the years 2012 and 2013 on behalf of Cox Virginia Telecom, LLC (Cox). The State reported their value incorrectly, resulting in a partial refund for each year owed to Cox. Discussion: • In a letter dated May 29, 2014 addressed to the Department of Finance and City Treasurer's Office outlines the request for reimbursement of the overpayment related to public service corporation billing. • Pursuant to Virginia Code §58.1-2035, the Commissioner of Revenue reviewed the case and calculated that the amount of $34,529.36 is due to Cox. Financial Impact: • The public service corporation billing refund due to taxpayer is $34,529.36 Recommended Action: • Adoption of the ordinance. Vision Principles: Efficient, Responsive Government. Next Steps Following Council Action: • The City Treasurer's Office will take the necessary steps to issue the refund. Motion by Ms. Psimas, and seconded by Mr. Edmonds, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: "ORDINANCE TO REFUND THE SUM OF $34,529.36 TO COX VIRGINIA TELECOM, LLC d/b/a COX COMMUNICATIONS, LLC, FOR ERRONEOUSLY PAID PUBLIC SERVICE CORPORATION BUSINESS PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES." Ayes: Cherry, Edmonds, Moody, Psimas, Randall, Wright Nays: None 14 - 248 -Adoption of an ordinance to realign classification funding level for the Portsmouth Public Schools' FY 2013-14 Operating Budget and to transfer the appropriation of $378,935 in unspent School Activity Funds from the Other Funds -School Activity Fund portion of the FY 2013-14 Education Fund to the Schools' FY 2013-14 General Fund. Vision Principles: Quality of Life and Lifelong Learning Community. Background: • As part of the Fiscal Year 2013 - 2014, City Council adopted an ordinance to appropriate funding by category to the Portsmouth Public School System. • This ordinance required that if the Portsmouth School Board need to move funds across categories, then the board must request approval from City Council before doing so.