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October 24, 2017 1. Mark Geduldig-Yatrofsky, P. O. Box 50141, asked that City Council include a provision in the reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program that would allow for installment payments on flood insurance premiums. There was a consensus of City Council to have Solomon Ashby, City Attorney, amend  the Federal Legislative Package to include language that would allow those that own their homes to make installment payments on flood insurance premiums. “RESOLUTION ENDORSING THE CITY’S 2018 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. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, that it endorses the positions listed on Exhibit A hereto for inclusion in the Legislative Package for consideration by the 115th Congress and directs that both this Resolution and the Legislative Package be forwarded to the City’s congressional representatives. 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 th 115 Congress session and to carry out other activities as needed to assist in attaining the goals and objectives contained in the City’s 2018 Legislative Package.” Ayes: Cherry, Clark, Lucas-Burke, Moody, Psimas, Whitaker, Rowe Nays: None 17 - 469 - Adoption of a motion to permit Holly Lane Ferguson to adopt a Portsmouth Police Department Mounted Patrol Unit Horse, “Emily”, a 16 Hand Brown Thoroughbred Mare. Background:  The Mounted Patrol Unit provides security and valuable public relations work to various events and functions within the city.  The Unit provides high visibility patrols throughout the city and assists with the search and apprehension of violent offenders. Discussion:  The Portsmouth Police Department (PPD) is retiring one working horse assigned to the Mounted Patrol Unit, a 16 Hand Brown Thoroughbred Mare, named “Emily”.  “Emily” is medically unfit due to her age and health for continued use by the Mounted Patrol Unit.  Holly Lane Ferguson, a resident of Suffolk, has agreed/requested to adopt the horse.  The adopter agrees to abide by the Virginia Anti-Cruelty Laws, Animal Welfare Laws 1992, and Code of Virginia §3.2-6570.  A visual inspection by the Mounted Patrol Unit found the adopter’s facilities to be exceptional and surpassing the standards required by applicable animal care laws. Financial Impact:  There are no costs to the city for this adoption.  The city will relinquish all responsibilities for the feeding, care, upkeep, overall well-being and any liability related to this horse.