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October 25, 2016 16-344(a): Motion by Mr. Moody, and seconded by Mr. Meeks, to adopt the following resolution, and was adopted by the following vote: “RESOLUTION ENDORSING THE CITY’S 2017 GENERAL ASSEMBLY LEGISLATIVE PACKAGE. WHEREAS, the Virginia General Assembly deals with a broad range of issues that affect local government both directly and indirectly; and WHEREAS, the City of Portsmouth has certain concerns that deal with both Portsmouth specifically and local governments in general; and WHEREAS, these concerns need to be made known to Portsmouth's General Assembly delegation so that they may be transmitted for consideration by the Legislature. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, that it hereby endorses the positions listed on Exhibit A hereto for inclusion in the Legislative Package for the 2017 General Assembly session. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is directed to provide a copy of this Resolution and the 2017 Legislative Package to each member of the City’s General Assembly delegation. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager and/or her designee(s) are hereby authorized and directed to provide necessary input and clarification during the 2017 Virginia General Assembly session and to carry out other activities as needed to assist in attaining the goals and objectives contained in the City’s 2017 Legislative Package.” Ayes: Cherry, Edmonds, Meeks, Moody, Psimas, Whitaker, Wright Nays: None 1. Mark Geduldig-Yatrofsky, P. O. Box 50141, asked that City Council add a resolution to the Federal Legislative package petitioning Congress to change the Flood Insurance Program prevision so that homeowners can pay flood insurance premiums on a monthly basis. There was a consensus of City Council to have City Manager Patton look into the  above request and add it to the Federal Legislative Package for consideration by the Delegation. 16-344(b): Motion by Ms. Psimas, and seconded by Mr. Moody, to adopt the following resolution, and was adopted by the following vote: “RESOLUTION ENDORSING THE CITY’S 2017 FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE PACKAGE th FOR THE 115 CONGRESS. WHEREAS, the United States Congress deals with a broad range of issues that affect local government both directly and indirectly; and WHEREAS, the City of Portsmouth has certain concerns that deal with both Portsmouth specifically and local governments in general; and WHEREAS, these concerns need to be made known to Portsmouth's congressional delegation so that they may be transmitted for consideration by the Senate and the House of Representatives.