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January 23, 2018 and recorded in the Portsmouth Circuit Court Clerk’s Office in Map Book 18 at Pages 236-238. 3. That the use permit is approved subject to the following conditions which shall be observed by the applicant and any successor in interest: (a) The proposed development shall be in substantial compliance with the plans prepared by Allpro Consulting Group, Inc. dated October 19, 2017 (date issued for review) and submitted by the applicant, except where modifications may be required to comply with the City’s Ordinance requirements. (b) The height of the telecommunications tower shall not exceed 165 feet measured from the ground surface immediately adjacent to the tower. (c) A Type B bufferyard as set forth in Section 40.1-5.2(E) of the Portsmouth City Code shall be provided around the perimeter of the fenced compound surrounding the telecommunications tower, except at the access gate, and an alternative fencing material, other than chain link fencing, shall be installed to secure the site. The gate shall provide a screening method acceptable to the Director of Planning. (d) Any required operating licenses, approvals and permits for the telecommunications tower shall be obtained and kept current, and the telecommunications tower shall be operated in accordance with all federal, state and local laws and regulations. (e) All taxes/fees associated with the property and/or the proposed use shall be paid when due. REVOCATION OF PERMIT: 4. Violation of any of the above conditions may serve as grounds for revocation of the use permit by City Council.” Ayes: Clark, Lucas-Burke, Moody, Psimas, Smith, Whitaker, Rowe Nays: None 18 - 13 - Use permit: 18-13(c): Motion by Ms. Psimas, and seconded by Ms. Lucas-Burke, to accept the applicants request to withdraw Item 18-13(c), and was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Clark, Lucas-Burke, Moody, Psimas, Smith, Whitaker, Rowe Nays: None - City Manager’s Report - 18 - 40 - Adoption of an ordinance accepting Aid to Localities funds in the amount of $319,387 from the Virginia Department of Fire Programs and appropriating said funds in the FY 2018 Grants Fund for use by the Department of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services. Background:  The Virginia Department of Fire Programs has been providing entitlement funds to localities for more than twenty years.  Aid-To-Localities funding assist Virginia cities, towns and counties by providing funds to pay for training, constructions of training centers, firefighter’s equipment and protective clothing.  The funds are derived from one-percent of fire related insurance coverage and are allocated based on population.