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March 21. 2006 Discussion: . DBHS has utilized funds in previous years to develop the Emergency Preparedness Plan and purchased emergency equipment for its sites of operation. . Financial Impact: There is no financial impact to the city. The additional funds will expand the services being delivered. Staff Recommends: Adoption of an Ordinance to appropriate $4,000 from the Department of Mental Health Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services to the Department of Behavioral Healthcare Services for Emergency Preparedness and Response Activities. Vision Principle: Neighborhood and Community Transformation. Next Steps Following Council Action: . The Director of BHS will ensure the funds are utilized in an appropriate manner. Motion by Mr. Moody, and seconded by Ms. Psi mas, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: "ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $4,000 IN THE FY 2005-2006 BEHAVIORAL HEAL THCARE SERVICES FUND OPERATING BUDGET FOR EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE ACTIVITIES." Ayes: Heretick, Moody, Psi mas, Randall, Smith, Whitehurst, Holley Nays: None 06 - 126 - Adoption of an ordinance to appropriate $396,145.00 from the McKinney- Vento Act Homeless Assistance Competition HUD grant to the Department of Behavioral Healthcare Services for the Shelter Plus Care Grant and Supportive Housing Programs. Vision Principle: Neighborhood and Community Transformation. Background: . On December 19, 2005 a letter was sent from HUD congratulating DBHS on being selected to receive $327,132 for the Shelter Plus Care Grant and $69,013.00 for the Supportive Housing Program, for a total of $396,145. Discussion: . As an integral component of the Portsmouth Continuum of Care Housing Plan, the Shelter Plus Care Program has provided an opportunity for affordable, permanent and safe supportive housing choices to over one hundred twenty homeless citizens since 1994. . The Shelter Plus Care and Supportive Housing Programs provide housing, case management, supportive groups and financial management, while encouraging stability, employment and independence for individuals and families living with HIVIAIDS andlor mental health, mental retardation, and substance abuse disabilities. . This program has contributed favorably and proved to be a positive influence in the effort to improve neighborhood quality, economic development and fiscal strength of the City. . Financial Impact: There is a cash match of $17,253.25 for the Supportive Housing Grant that will be expended by DBHS' Mental Health funds. Staff Recommends: Adoption of an Ordinance to appropriate $396,145.00 from the McKinney-Vento Act Homeless Assistance Competition HUD grant to the Department of Behavioral Healthcare Services for the Shelter Plus Care Grant and Supportive Housing Programs. Vision Principle: Neighborhood and Community Transformation.