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May 25. 2010 Next Steps Following Council Action: . The Director will ensure that the budget action required to increase the total appropriations and estimated revenues in the Behavioral Healthcare Services by $3,000 is processed immediately upon adoption of the ordinance. Motion by Mr. Smith, and seconded by Mr. Heretick, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: "ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $3,000 IN THE FY 2009-2010 BEHAVIORAL HEAL THCARE SERVICES FUND IN MONIES RECEIVED FROM THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES TO BE USED BY THE PORTSMOUTH DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEAL THCARE SERVICES FOR CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS WITH INTEllECTUAL DISABILITIES." Ayes: Heretick, Moody, Psi mas, Randall, Smith, Whitehurst, Holley Nays: None 10 - 254 - Adoption of an ordinance appropriating $7,500 in the FY 2009-2010 Behavioral Healthcare Services Fund in monies received from the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services to be used by the Portsmouth Department of Behavioral Healthcare Services for Postpartum Case Management Services. Vision Principle: Thriving Neighborhoods and a Sense of Community. Background: . The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) receive Federal Block Grant funding for women's services. Pregnant women are in need of an array of services and are considered a targeted population. Substance Abuse pregnant women historically do not take prelpostnatal care due to their life style. Prelpostnatal counseling and case management services are highly recommended for linkage to appropriate services for mother and child. Assistance is often needed to ensure the newborn has a healthy development. Intensive women services are offered to all women of child- bearing years in addition to pregnant women. Discussion: . The funding is needed to provide these designated services. Financial Impact: . No local match funding is required. Recommended Action: . Adoption of an ordinance. Vision Principle: Thriving Neighborhoods and a Sense of Community. Next Steps Following Council Action: . If the requested appropriation is approved, the Director of DBHS will ensure payment for services rendered to assist pregnant women in treatment and after birth with the care of the newborn. Motion by Mr. Moody, and seconded by Mr. Smith, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: "ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $7,500 IN THE FY 2009-2010 BEHAVIORAL HEAL THCARE SERVICES FUND IN MONIES RECEIVED FROM THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES TO BE USED BY THE PORTSMOUTH DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEAL THCARE SERVICES FOR POSTPARTUM CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES." Ayes: Heretick, Moody, Psi mas, Randall, Smith, Whitehurst, Holley Nays: None