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December 8, 2015 15 - 433 - Adoption of an ordinance to appropriate $175,000 in the FY 2015-16 General Fund from recreational facility and adult class fees for use by the Department of Parks, Recreation and Leisure Services for program administration. . Vision Principle: Efficient, Responsive Government Background:  The Parks, Recreation and Leisure Services Department (PRLS) will begin charging for recreation center memberships and adult classes beginning January 1, 2016.  We anticipate $175,000 in revenue from these fees for the fiscal year. Discussion:  Membership fees will be charged as a yearly fee: $20 for adults, $10 for youth, $5 for seniors (65 and over).  Class fees will be charged depending on the type of class and the amount of times it meets each week.  Classes will be offered as eight week sessions.  Class fees will not exceed $4 per individual class meeting. Financial Impact:  Revenue will counterbalance the cost of staffing additional recreation centers and instructor salaries. Staff Recommends:  Adoption of the ordinance.Vision Principle: Efficient, Responsive Government. Next Steps Following Council Action:  Funds will be distributed into the PRLS account.  PRLS and Finance will constantly monitor revenue to ensure budget accuracy. 1. Mark Geduldig-Yatrofsky, P. O. Box 50141, spoke in opposition to this item. Motion by Mr. Meeks, and seconded by Ms. Psimas, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: “ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIAE $175,000 IN THE FY 2015-16 GENERAL FUND T FROM RECREATIONAL FACILITY AND ADULT CLASS FEES FOR USE BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND LEISURE SERVICES FOR PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION.” Ayes: Cherry, Edmonds, Meeks, Moody, Psimas, Whitaker, Wright Nays: None 15 - 434 - Adoption of a resolution accepting the conveyance of title to 311 County Street from the Economic Development Authority of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia to the City of Portsmouth and authorizing the City Manager to execute documents to effectuate the conveyance. Vision Principle: Efficient, . Responsive Government Background:  The Portsmouth Police Department (PPD) has maintained offices in 311 County Street since 1995.  In 2013, then-owner Smithfield Foods placed 311 County on the market in anticipation of the sale of the company’s assets.  With the approval of City Council, EDA acquired the property to ensure control over its future.  The City now intends to maintain PPD offices in 311 County for a longer period than originally anticipated and also intends to move certain Department of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services offices to the building.  Consistent with Council’s desire to house all City offices in City-owned buildings, the City has requested EDA to transfer ownership of 311 County.  The EDA Board has adopted a resolution authorizing the conveyance.