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208 June ll. 1977 On motion of Mr. Early and seconded by Mr. Barnes, the following resolution was adopted, and by the following vote: "A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE PORTSMOUTH MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL RETARDATION SERVICES BOARD AS THE AGENCY RESPONSIBLE FOR ADMINISTRATION AND OPERATION OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGR3%MS. WHEREAS, the Code of Virginia was revised in 1976 to consolidate responsibility for sub- stance abuse activities within a newly created division of Substance Abuse within the State Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation; and WHEREAS, Section 37.1-205(12), Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, affords local units of government the authority to designate the agency to be responsible for the administration and operation of locally based substance abuse prevention and control programs; and WHEREAS, the Portsmouth Mental Health and Mental Retardation Services Board has requested such a designation and the Council wishes to formalize current practice and policy with regard to such designation. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, hereby designates the Portsmouth Mental Health and Mental Retardatian Services Board as the agency responsible for the administration and operation of substance abuse programs within the City of Portsmouth. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that it is the Council's desire that the Board work cooperatively with the Southeastern Virginia Planning District ComMission's regional Substance Abuse Advisor' Committee in the development of a regional substance abuse plan." Ayes: Barnes, Early, Holley, Wentz Nays: None 77-211 - "Consideration of a resolution approving the City of Portsmouth Mental Health and Mental Retardation Services Board's Program for services and facilities for Fiscal Year 1977-78, subject to certain limitations. Section 37.1-197 of the~Code of Virginia r~quires all Chapter X, Mental Health and Mental Retardation Services Boards to have~h~ir plan and budget approved by the local governing body prior to the beginning of the fiscal year. This plan has been submitted to the Adminis- trative Staff for review; therefore, it is our recommendation that the resolution be adopted. The City Manager recommends adoption.7 On motion of Mr. Barnes and seconded by Mr. Early, the following resolution was adopted, and by the following vote: "A RHSOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL RETAR- DATION SERVICES BOARD'S PROGRAM FOR SERVICES AND FACILITIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 1977-78, SUBJECT TO CERTAIN LIMITATIONS. WHERF~AS, Section 37.1-197, Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, requires every Community Mental Health and Mental Retardation Services Board to have approved its plan and budget by the governing body of the political subdivision of which it is an agency; and WHEREAS, of Portsmouth; WHEREAS, of Portsmouth. it is necessary that this CounCil approve and endorse such a program for the Cit~ and this Council has reviewed such a program and finds it well adapted to the City NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, that it does hereby approve and endorse the Portsmouth Mental Health and Mental Retardation Services Board's Program for services and facilities for fiscal year 1977-78, subject to modification in funding as approved in the 1977-78 operating budget for mental health. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk is authorized and directed to prepare a certif5 copy of this resolution to be submitted to the appropriate state agencies." Ayes: Barnes, Early, Holley, Wentz Nays: None 77-212 - "Consideration of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to advertise for sale surplus City property located at 4226 Burnham Drive. This is a 110' by 162' lot, previously used as a well site for the Edgefield sub-division prior to the installation of City water in that area.~ The City purchased the water system fro~ the private developer and the site is no longer neededi~by the City or the Public Utility Deparl ment. Sale of the site has been recommended by the Planning Commission. The City Manager recommends adoption." On motion of Mr. Barnes and seconded by Mr. Early, the following resolution was adopted, and by the following vote: ed