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March 11. 2008 Background: . The Clerk of Circuit Court assesses a fee of $5.00 upon all civil actions, upon each instrument to be recorded in the deed books, and upon each judgment to be docketed in the judgment lien docket book. These funds are to be utilized for implementing automation plans to modernize land records and to provide secure remote access to land records. Updating office automation and information technology equipment including software and conversion services; preserving, maintaining and enhancing court records including the cost of repairs, maintenance, service contracts and system upgrades may be funded from this source. . The total mid year funds from the Compensation Board for FY 2008 is $82,711. . The Clerk of Circuit Court has requested $82,711 to be disbursed to the City of Portsmouth for purchasing redaction services from the Supreme Court of Virginia. Discussion: . This action will provide funding to pay for redaction of personal data from land records accessed via the Records Management System and Secure Remote Access. Financial Impact: . No City cash match is required. Staff Recommends: Adoption of ordinance. Vision Principle: Thriving Neighborhoods and a Sense of Community. Next Steps Following Council Action: . None Motion by Mr. Heretick, and seconded by Ms. Psi mas, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: "ORDINANCE ACCEPTING $82,711 IN TECHNOLOGY TRUST FUND MONIES FROM THE STATE COMPENSATION BOARD AND APPROPRIATING SAID SUM IN THE FY 2007-2008 GENERAL FUND OPERATING BUDGET TO FUND REDACTION OF PERSONAL DATA SERVICES FROM THE SUPREME COURT OF VIRGINIA." Ayes: Heretick, Moody, Psi mas, D. Smith, R. Smith, Holley Nays: None 08 - 133 - Adoption of an ordinance accepting $1,500 from the Virginia Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation, and Substance Abuse Services and appropriating said sum in the FY 2007-2008 Behavioral Healthcare Services fund operating budget to fund a portion of the guardian costs for two mentally retarded individuals. Vision Principle: Thriving Neighborhoods and a Sense of Community. Background: . The Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation, and Substance Abuse Services (DMHMRSAS) will pay up to $750 per individual to fund a portion of the cost incurred to obtain guardianship. Discussion: . DMHMRSAS is committed to providing funds and/or services that will increase individuals' ability to reside in the community and/or increase their ability to be discharged from institutions and into community placements. . Without a guardian, some individuals with Mental Retardation are at risk of institutionalization. Others, who are residing in institutions, may not be able to move into the community until guardianship is obtained. Financial Impact: . There is no financial impact to the City.