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August 11. 1998 Ayes: Benn, Griffin, Moody, Pitts, Robinett, Whitehurst, Holley Nays: None 98-198 Adoption of a motion to transfer $86,567 from the Grants Contin¢ Fund for the removal of derelict vessels from the Elizabeth River. Recommendation: · Adoption of a motion to transfer $86,567 from the Grants Contingency for the removal of derelict vessels from the Elizabeth River. Purpose and Need: Working with area agencies and cities, as part of the Derelict Vessels Subcommittee, the Engineering Department has identified approximately sites in the various branches of the river that fall within the scope of funding. These sites were chosen because the vessels/structures at locations either represent a hazard to the public or interfere with development. This is a State funded program where the money is shared by Chesapeake, Norfolk and Portsmouth. Upon the receipt of bids, funds are requested from the Virginia Marine Resources Commission in the approximate amount money allocated to the City at that time. · Bids were received on June 24, 1998 for the removal of derelict vessels outlined in the attached bid summary (see Attachment No. 1). Financial Impact: · This is a State grant requiring no matching funds from the City. Motion by Mr. Robinett, and seconded by Mr. Pitts, to transfer $86,567 the Grants Contingency Fund for the removal of derelict vessels from the Elizabeth River, and was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Benn, Griffin, Moody, Pitts, Robinett, Whitehurst, Holley Nays: None 98-199 Adoption of an ordinance to amend various sections of the City which reference the Community Services Board to re-designate establish the Department of Behavioral Healthcare Services and Behavioral Healthcare Services Advisory Board, effective September 1, 1998. Recommendation: Adoption of an ordinance to amend various sections of the City Code which reference the Community Services Board to re-designate and establish the Department of Behavioral Healthcare Services and the Behavioral Healthcare Services Advisory Board, effective September 1, 1998. Purpose and Need: HB428, which became effective on July 1, requires each local government tc designate it~ Community Services Board as one of three different types: operating, administrative-policy and policy-advisory. This action will bring the City into compliance with the State code designating the CSB as a policy-advisory board to a City department provides mental health, mental retardation and substance abuse services.