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February 23, 2016 Background:  Virginia law requires localities to operate, or contract for the operation of, a public animal shelter (more commonly known as a pound).  Chapter 4 of the City Code specifically states that Portsmouth Humane Society, Inc. will provide certain required public animal shelter services. Discussion:  Although the City has a longstanding relationship with the Portsmouth Humane Society, PHS is a private non-profit and is not a City department or governmental affiliate, nor does it employ City staff.  The proposed amendments modify the City Code to provide that the services required under Virginia law may be provided by the Portsmouth Humane Society or any other public animal shelter. Financial impact:  The City is required by Virginia law to provide or contract for public animal shelter services. Recommended Action:  Adoption of the resolution. Vision Principle: Efficient, Responsive Government. Next Steps Following Council Action:  The amendments will be incorporated into the City Code. Motion by Mr. Meeks, and seconded by Ms. Psimas, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: “ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 4 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA (2006) BY AMENDING SECTIONS 4-9, 4-13, 4-32, 4-97, AND 4-98 PERTAINING TO PUBLIC ANIMAL SHELTERS AND BY ADJUSTING CITATIONS TO THE CODE OF VIRGINIA TO REFLECT AMENDMENTS TO STATE LAW.” Ayes: Cherry, Edmonds, Meeks, Moody, Psimas, Whitaker, Wright Nays: None 16 - 61 - Adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute such instruments as are necessary or desirable to vacate, release, convey and/or quitclaim easements or other property interests of the City in the properties currently operated by Portsmouth Redevelopment and Housing Authority as Lincoln Park and Dale Homes and further authorizing the creation by PRHA of any entities necessary or desirable to leverage financing vehicles for the redevelopment of Lincoln Park and the rehabilitation of Dale Homes. Vision . Principle: Neighborhoods and a Sense of Community Background:  The Portsmouth Redevelopment and Housing Authority (PRHA) is undertaking the demolition and redevelopment of the Lincoln Park public housing community and the substantial rehabilitation of the Dale Homes public housing community.  The redevelopment and rehabilitation will benefit Portsmouth by significantly improving the quality and condition of the City’s affordable housing. Discussion:  Because the redevelopment and rehabilitation will take place entirely on the current sites of Lincoln Park and Dale Homes, it may be necessary to reconfigure existing utilities and/or vacate, release or convey existing City easements. There is no risk to the City from releasing existing easements because any new easements which are necessary will be granted by PRHA during the site plan review and approval process.