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June 28, 1994 "The Planning Department has been awarded a $25,000 grant from the Chesapeake Bay Local Assistance Department to cover costs of complying with the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act. The grant will be matched with $25,000 of in-kind services provided by the Planning Staff. This grant was approved to pay the salary of a planner to review development proposals required under the Bay Act. I recommend approval of a motion transferring $25,000 from the Grants Contingency Account. Authorization was previously given to me to sign all necessary documents relating to this grant." Motion by Mr. Clemons, and seconded by Mr. King, to transfer $25,000 to fund a planner position for FY 95, and was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Clemons, Epperson, Griffin, Hawks, King, Pitts, Webb Nays: None 94-253 - Letter from the City Manager recommending adoption of a motion to transfer $46,350 from the Grants Contingency Account to continue the Community Based Substance Abuse Services for Adjudicated Youth and their Families program. "I am pleased to inform you that the Department of Criminal Justice Services has awarded Portsmouth a grant in the sanount of $46,350 for "Community Based Substance Abuse Services for Adjudicated Youth and their Families.,, These funds are targeted to assist Portsmouth youth returning from Department of Youth and Family learning centers who have a known alcohol and/or drug problem. The City of Portsmouth will act as the sponsorzng agent for this grant and will contract with the Tidewater Regional Group Home Commission for the delivery of service. The Commission has been ~nvolved with the grant for the past I 1/2 years and is prepared to continue the specified drug and alcohol services. The total grant of $61,800 represents $46,350 in Department of Criminal Justice Services Federal funds and $15,450 of match coming from the Department of Youth and Family 294 Aftercare Service funds~ The matching funds are to be provided directly to the Tidewater Regional Group Home Commission by the State. It should be emphasized that the City Ks not required to provide any part of the match or to assume any part of the program after completion of the grant period. I recommend our participation in the grant process and the transfer of $46,350 from the Grants Contingency Account to support the program." Motion by Mr. King, and seconded Mr. Epperson, to transfer $46,350 for the continuation of the Community Based Substance Abuse Services for Adjudicated Youth and their Families program, and was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Clemons, Epperson, Griffin, Hawks, King, Pitts, Webb Nays: None - NEW BUSINESS - 94-254 - Mr. Epperson offered the following nominations for appointments to the following Boards and Commissions: School Board Ray A. Smith, Sr. to be appointed to a term of three years, effective July 1, 1994, replacing Ralph W. Buxton.