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June 24.2008 Background: . The City of Portsmouth has received a grant from USDA for the Summer Food Program for more than 30 years under the administration of the Department of Parks Recreation and Leisure Services. . Each year the program has expanded to accommodate more sites. This year the program has expanded to include more school based programs. . The program provides breakfast and lunch during the summer months when the children are out of school and the free and reduced school lunch program is not available. Discussion: . The 2008 USDA Summer Food Program will serve 41 sites including summer schools, faith based childcare programs and camps, community organizations and City recreation camps. . It is estimated that the program will serve 2,800 breakfasts and 4,000 lunches during the summer months. Financial Impact: . There is no City cash match required. The grant is a total reimbursement grant based on the number of meals served. Staff Recommends: Adoption of ordinance. Vision Principle: Thriving Neighborhoods and a Sense of Community. Next Steps Following Council Action: . The full implementation of the USDA Summer Food Program throughout the Summer of 2008. Motion by Ms. Psi mas, and seconded by Mr. Moody, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: "ORDINANCE ACCEPTING A GRANT FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA) IN THE AMOUNT OF $650,000 AND APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT IN THE 2007-2008 GRANTS FUND OPERATING BUDGET FOR USE BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION, AND LEISURE SERVICES FOR THE 2008 USDA SUMMER FOOD PROGRAM." Ayes: Heretick, Moody, Psi mas, D. Smith, R. Smith, Randall Nays: None 08 - 296 - Adoption of an ordinance amending the FY 2008-2009 Operating Budget by establishing a new special revenue fund designated as the "Shuttle Bus Fund" and by appropriating $15,000 in said fund. Vision Principle: Bold New Directions. Background: . As part of the operation of the "Loop" shuttle service, a new Special Revenue Fund budget line item needs to be established. This line item will allow for the sale of Day Passes to ride the shuttle. Discussion: . By providing a shuttle bus system (the "Loop"), pedestrians are able to move throughout downtown without having to use their private vehicle. Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) operates the system for the City and in a recent fare study determined that a fifty cent per ride cash fare price was reasonable. . While the City of Portsmouth agrees with the fifty cent charge, the City would like to encourage pedestrians to move along High Street and throughout downtown making multiple stops.