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March 8, 2022 REVOCATION OF PERMIT: 7. Violation of any of the conditions set forth herein may serve as grounds for revocation of the use permit by City Council.” Ayes: Barnes, Battle, Lucas-Burke, Moody, Whitaker, Woodard, Glover Nays: None - City Manager’s Report - 22 - 65 - Adoption of an ordinance accepting Hazmat Response Cost Recovery Funding in the amount of $1,026.16 from the Virginia Department of Emergency Management and appropriating said amount in the FY 2022 Grants Fund for the purpose of maintaining Hazardous Materials Team response capabilities. Background:  The Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) has reimbursed the City of Portsmouth in the amount of $1,026.16 for HAZMAT Response Cost Recovery calls as the Southside Regional HAZMAT Team Leader.  The funds received enable Portsmouth to maintain a superior level of readiness with regard to equipment, training, and technical expertise in dealing with hazardous materials. Discussion:  These funds are instrumental in replenishing hazardous materials for training. Training ensures that the Southside Regional HAZMAT Team will maintain its response capabilities. Financial Impact:  No local match is required as a condition of the funding. The funding is a reimbursement of prior expenses. Recommended Action:  Adoption of the ordinance. Next Steps Following Council Action:  The Finance Department will make the appropriate budget adjustments. Motion by Ms. Lucas-Burke, and seconded by Mr. Barnes, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: “ORDINANCE ACCEPTING HAZMAT RESPONSE COST RECOVERY FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,026.16 FROM THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT IN THE FY 2022 GRANTS FUND FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAINTAINING HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TEAM RESPONSE CAPABILITIES.” Ayes: Barnes, Battle, Lucas-Burke, Moody, Whitaker, Woodard, Glover Nays: None 22 - 66 - Adoption of an ordinance to amend Division IV of Article III of Chapter 35 of the Code of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia (Elderly and Disabled Persons; Partial Exemption from Real Estate Taxes) by amending Section 35-173 for the purpose of increasing income and net worth eligibility limits. Background:  In 2006, Portsmouth adopted a program that freezes the amount of real estate taxes owed on the homes of eligible elderly and permanently and totally disabled residents. Under the program, the taxes paid by these residents remain the same even if the assessed values of their residences increase. The program is subject to City Council appropriation and does not exempt increases due to additions or substantial improvements to the taxpayer’s property.