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April 29, 1986 Medical Insurance I have included a $10 per month increase per employee in the City's contribution towards defraying the escalating costs of the employees' Blue Cross/Blue Shield medical plan. The amount will fully fund the necessary increase with no extra contribution by our employees (for subscriber plus one and family coverages, the employees' cost will increase $5 and $10, respectively). Previously, I informed you that I would engage a consulting firm to study our medical and hospitalization plan. This has been accomplished, and the consultants are presently finalizin the specifications for a request for proposal to select an alternative choice for medical coverage through the offering of a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO.. SUMMARY The economy of Portsmouth is, and continues to be sound and I believe has a very healthy future. Adoption of this budget will not jeopardize our financial soundness. In fact, I believe, it would be indicative of the City Council's fiscal integrity and optimism for the future. I recommend it to you for adoption. IN APPRECIATION Preparation of a budget is truly a team effort. Therefore, I would like to thank all of the members of my staff, department heads, constitutional officers, judges, and the Superin- tendent of Schools for their cooperation in this effort. BUDGET FORMAT As Council is aware, we made substantial improvements to the form of the budget document last year. Our objective was to enhance the budgeters a comprehensive policy document, an operations guide, a financial plan and a communication medium. Last year's budge~ received the distinction of the Award for Distinguished Budget Presentation by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). We have prepared this year's budget according to the same criteria in order to continue to mee~ the high GFOA standards and enhance the budget pre- sentation.' Helen Hampnon Jones, 1006 Robinson Road, Chairman of the School Board, stated any further reduction in the school budget would endanger the ability to operate within the allocated amount. Vera expressed tunities L. Williams, 2111 Pearl Street, representing Endenpendence Center of Tidewater, appreciation of the support the Center had received to provide independent oppor- to disabled citizens. Eunice E. McMillan, 5513 New Colony Drive, Virginia Beach, VA, representing PEA, spoke against the reduction of school funds, and requested that additional funds were needed to upgrade the needs of the employees. Robin F. Delane, 3531 Dunedin Drive, Chesapeake, President of PEA, requested that the school budget be fully funded. Lydia Cahoon, SS Prospect Parkway, spoke in support of funds for the mental retarded. Irma Delauri, 214 Belhaven Road, representing Community Services Board, requesting that full consideration be given for the budget of Community Services Board. Nancy Bivens, 908 Basie Crescent, representing Community Services Board, asked for full funding to be able to continue services that are vital to the retarded citizens. No action taken. 86-133 Motion of Mr. Gray and seconded by Mr. Beamer, to go into an executive session to discuss the following, and was adopted by unanimous vote: (1) Use, Sale or Acquisition of Public Property; (2) Consultation and Briefing on Legal Matters including Contracts and Litigation; (3) A Personnel Matter; (4) Boards and,Commissions. On motion meeting adjourned at<,8:$5 p.m. APPROVED -~ miry Clerk