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May 11. 2010 WHEREAS, each of the Community Planning and Development programs (Community Development Block Grant and Home Investment Partnerships) shall be operated on a single consolidated program year; and WHEREAS, the required public hearing has been held and the City Council has reviewed the proposed 2011 Action Plan ("2011 Action Plan"); and WHEREAS, it is necessary that this Council take official action regarding the 2011 Action Plan to comply with the regulations of the aforementioned Acts; and WHEREAS, this Council is aware of the federal regulations governing the undertaking and carrying out of activities under the community planning and development programs; and WHEREAS, this Council recognizes its responsibility to direct that safeguards be established to protect employees from using their positions for a purpose that gives the appearance of being motivated by a desire for private gain for themselves or others, particularly those with whom they have family, business or other ties; and WHEREAS, this Council has found that the proposed 2011 Action Plan IS appropriate to meet the needs of the City and, therefore, is acceptable. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, that the proposed 2011 Action Plan having been reviewed and considered, said Plan be and hereby is approved as final in all respects, and the City Manager is hereby authorized to file any additional information as may be required with the Department of Housing and Urban Development in order to obtain funding for the programs addressed in the Plan. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is designated as the certifying officer and authorized representative of the City of Portsmouth and shall provide assurances as required of the locality by the Acts for the approval of the Program." Ayes: Heretick, Moody, Psi mas, Randall, Smith, Whitehurst, Holley Nays: None - New Business - 10 - 232 - Boards and Commissions There were no appointments. 10 - 233 - Items Submitted by Council Members There were no items submitted. 10 - 234 - Report on Pending Items . Bernadette Hogge, Ombudsman, gave an update on items of concern presented by citizens at the April 27, 2010 City Council Meeting. 10 - 235 - Non-Agenda Speakers 1. Dolores Knight, 33 Kennedy Drive, thanked City Council for all they have done for the Cradock neighborhood. 2. David Cartier, 301 London Street, stressed the importance of tourism for the City. On motion, meeting adjourned at 8:36 p.m.