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October 14, 2003 Recommendation: · Adoption of an ordinance to appropriate $105,000 in the Grants Fund to establish and operate before and after school childcare programs in three local elementary schools in Portsmouth. Purpose and Need: · The purpose of this Quality Initiative Grant is to assist in the establishment and operation of before and after school childcare programs in elementary schools designated by Governor Mark Warner's Partnerships for Achieving Successful Schools (PASS) Initiative. · This program has been designed and implemented to enhance the quality of care being provided by assisting children in achieving greater learning, social and developmental outcomes. · There is a need for quality before and after school programs that provide students with academic enrichment, involvement in the arts, and physical activities in supportive, child-centered environments. · There is also a need for before and after school programs that can provide a range of activities designed to spark the students' imaginations and promote self-discovery as well as provide academic assistance in completing homework. · This grant award will be administered by the Portsmouth Department of Social Services. The Department has contracted with the YMCA of Southampton Roads to establish and operate before and after school childcare programs in three elementary schools in the City of Portsmouth. The three elementary schools are Mount Hermon, Emily Spong and Hodges Manor. Financial Impact: · The Portsmouth Department of Social Services has been approved to receive a one-year grant award in the amount of $105,000 ($35,000 for each PASS school). · A local match from the City of Portsmouth is not required for this grant. Motion by Ms. Randall, and seconded by Mr. Griffin, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: "ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $105,000 IN THE GRANTS FUND TO ESTABLISH AND OPERATE BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CHILD CARE PROGRAMS IN THREE LOCAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS IN THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH." Ayes: Benn, Griffin, Moody, Pitts, Randall, Holley Nays: None - New Business - 03 - 376 - Boards and Commissions Mr. Benn offered the following nominations: DOWNTOWN DESIGN COMMITTEE Anthony Goodwin to be appointed for a three year term ending January 31, 2006, replacing Elizabeth Psimas. Barbara Hester to be appointed for a three year term ending January 31, 2006, replacing Ann Douglas Smith. Clayton T. Hough to be appointed for a three year term ending January 31, 2006, replacing Glenn Yates, Jr.