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October 12, 2004 · "Health Rocks!" is a curriculum-based life skills development program for youth ages 8 to 12, sponsored by the National 4-H Council. It helps youth to learn skills such as decision-making, critical thinking, and stress management but places a special emphasis on tobacco-use prevention. It will be offered in all five (5) recreation centers. · This prevention program that is built upon the strong foundations of life-skill development and decision-making results in a reduction of youth tobacco and drug use. · Kids who have personal social skills and competencies are more resistant to substance use. · The program also includes components that bring youth and adults together as partners in developing community strategies that prepare young people to make health lifestyle choices and to ensure their success in the 21st century. Financial Impact: · There is no local cash match required. Motion by Ms. Randall, and seconded by Mr. Heretick, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: "ORDINANCE TO ACCEPT A GRANT FROM THE MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY 4-H EXTENSION SERVICE IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000 AND TO APPROPRIATE SAID SUM IN THE GRANTS FUND FOR THE HEALTH ROCKS PROGRAM OF THE PORTSMOUTH DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY RELATIONS AND LEISURE SERVICES." Ayes: Heretick, Moody, Psimas, Randall, Smith Nays: None 04 - 398 - Adoption of a resolution requesting the Virginia Department of Transportation to include the proposed nature center at Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve as a transportation enhancement project. In order for a project to be eligible for consideration for funding through federal ISTEA funds, it is required that City Council approve a resolution requesting the project for the proposed nature center. Recommended Action: · Adoption of a resolution requesting that the Virginia Department of Transportation approve the proposed nature center project at the Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve as a transportation enhancement project. Summary: · The Federal Highway Administration has ruled that the proposed center may be eligible for ISTEA funding as a Commonwealth Transportation Board project, approved by City Council. if Purpose and Need: · Each year the Virginia Department of Transportation approves a list of projects eligible for Federal Transportation Enhancement funds through the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA). · In order for a project to be eligible for consideration for funding through ISTEA funds, it is required that City Council approve a resolution requesting the Commonwealth Transportation Board to establish a project for improvement of the Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve. · The proposed nature center at Hoffler Creek was approved as a project by City Council in FY2004-2005 of the CIP.