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July 12. 2005 Motion by Mr. Whitehurst, and seconded by Ms. Randall, to concur with the recommendation of Planning Commission that UP-05-17 be approved on first reading, and was adopted by a unanimous vote. (e) UP-05-18 HODGES FERRY NEIGHBORHOOD - David Brannock requests a use permit for a restaurant at 6205 A Portsmouth Boulevard. Vision Principle: Neighborhood and Community Transformation. The Comprehensive Plan recommends mixed- used development. Motion by Mr. Moody, and seconded by Ms. Psimas, to concur with the recommendation of Planning Commission that UP-05-18 be approved on first reading, and was adopted by a unanimous vote. - City Manager's Report - 05 - 312 - Adoption of an ordinance to appropriate an additional $36,478.00 to the State Part C Funds in accordance with the 2005 General Assembly Appropriations Act, Item 334, to be expended by June 30, 2006 by the Department of Behavioral Healthcare Services. Vision Principle: Neighborhood and Community Transformation. Background: . The Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services (DMHMRSAS) funded $305,267.00 for FY04-05 for the Portsmouth Department of Behavioral Healthcare Services (BHS) to provide Part C Early Intervention Services to infants and toddlers (BHS is referred to as the Infant and Toddler Connection of Portsmouth). . In accordance with the 2005 General Assembly Appropriations Act, Item 334, the 2005 General Assembly approved $36,478.00 additional funds for the provision of Part C services for FY 04-05. It further stipulated if these additional funds were unexpended by June 30, 2005, they must be obligated and expended in FY05-06 by June 30, 2006. . These additional funds must be used for the provision of direct services to Part C eligible children, in accordance with the requirements and provisions in the Part C contract. Discussion: . Services provided through Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C., 1431 et seq.) as amended, are designed to meet the developmental needs of each child and the needs of the family, related to enhancing the child's development, and provided to children from birth to age three who have a twenty-five percent developmental delay in one or more areas of development, exhibit atypical development, or have a diagnosed physical or mental condition that has a high probability of resulting in developmental delay. . Financial Impact: There is the increased benefit to the Portsmouth children and families served by the Part C program of additional funding for direct services. There is no negative financial impact on the city. Staff Recommends: Adoption of an ordinance to appropriate an additional $36,478.00 to the State Part C Funds in Accordance with the 2005 General Assembly Appropriations Act, Item 334 to be expended by June 30, 2006 by the Department of Behavioral Healthcare Services. Vision Principle: Neighborhood and Community Transformation. Next Steps Following Council Action: . If the additional funds are appropriated, the Director of BHS will ensure the funds are budgeted in the FY 05-06 Part C program for the provision of direct services. . The City Manager will execute the Contract Modification Agreement with DMHMRSAS. Motion by Ms. Psi mas, and seconded by Mr. Whitehurst, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: