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2002 Session

Budget Amendments - SB29 (Committee Approved)

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Port Bond Issuance (language only)

Item 538 #1s

Item 538 #1s

Transportation
Virginia Port Authority

Language
Page 423, line 35, strike "$131,000,000" and insert "$135,000,000".
Page 423, line 38, after "equipment", insert:
", the purchase of fireboats for the Norfolk Harbor, the purchase of the Physical Oceanographic Real-Time System, and other equipment required to enhance the security and protection of the port properties.  Prior to the issuance of these bonds, the Governor shall provide approval based on the most recent estimates of transportation revenues and project timelines."


Explanation
(This amendment increases the bond issue by $4.0 million to provide funding for terrorism-related equipment. It also provides the Governor with final approval on the issuance of port bonds based on the most recent transportation revenue estimates and project timelines.)