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April 28, 2015 8. Anne Steward, 3605 Lilac Drive, spoke in opposition the proposed closing of Willet Hall. 9. Mark Geduldig-Yatrofsky, P. O. Box 50141, voiced his concern with the budget process. 10. Captain Lee Cherry, 1108 Melvin Drive, spoke in opposition to the proposed decrease in funding to the Sheriff’s Department. 11. Ty Mutlow, 317 Kay Road, spoke in support of the school board. (b) Public hearing to consider the Annual Operating Budget that establishes or increases the tax rate on real property and rates on building, engineering and ambulance fees and permits, and includes proposed rate changes to take effect on July 1, 2015. 1. Pat Simons, 1700 Cotton Farm Lane, Suffolk, spoke in opposition to the proposed increase in real estate tax. 2. Ron Evans, 14 Chippewa Trail, spoke in opposition to the proposed increase in real estate tax. 3. Mark Geduldig-Yatrofsky, P. O. Box 50141, spoke in opposition to the vehicle tax and asked that it be rescinded. 4. Victoria Beecher, 5230 Sweetbriar Circle, spoke in opposition to the proposed increase in building and ambulance fees and also the real estate tax. 5. Colleen Frahm, 3706 County Street, asked that City Council work together to solve the problems of the City. 6. Anthony DeIorio, 1012 Centre Avenue, spoke in opposition to the proposed increase in real estate tax. (c) Public hearing on recommended 2016-2020 Capital Improvement Program. . There were no speakers. - City Manager’s Report - 15 - 174 - Adoption of an ordinance accepting a State Homeland Security Grant in the amount of $27,555 from the Virginia Department of Emergency Management and appropriating said funds in the FY 2014-15 Grants Fund for use by the Department of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services Hazmat Team. Vision Principle: Neighborhoods and a Sense of Community. Background:  Portsmouth’s Department of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services applied for the 2014 State Homeland Security Grant from the Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) to assist the department with updating initial/emergency decontamination equipment and personal protective equipment.  The City of Portsmouth serves as the lead City for the Southside Regional Hazardous Material Teams, and this equipment is used in conjunction with these efforts. Discussion:  The Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) awarded the City of Portsmouth a total of $27,555 for its Hazmat Team Equipment, Training and Exercises Program.  The funds received enable Portsmouth to maintain a superior level of readiness with regard to equipment, training, and technical expertise in dealing with hazardous materials as required by VDEM.  All expenditures must qualify under the grant guidelines.