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October 26. 2010 WHEREAS, if approval is granted to expand the services to be provided by DBHS, the Department intends to provide the services on a trial basis for one year and to assess the long-term needs and costs for the expanded program at the conclusion of the year. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia that it hereby approves the expansion of the Portsmouth Department of Behavioral Healthcare Services responsibilities to become regional provider of juvenile competency restoration services for Health Planning Region V." Ayes: Cherry, Heretick, Moody, Psi mas, Randall, Whitehurst, Griffin Nays: None 10 - 495 - Adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Southeast Virginia Community Foundation accepting the donation of Pokey Smokey II and providing for City operation and maintenance of the train. Vision Principle: Thriving Neighborhoods and a Sense of Community. Background: . For many years the Department of Parks, Recreation and Leisure Services (DPRLS) operated Pokey Smokey, a miniature train ride at Portsmouth City Park. In 2006, the City sold the coal-fired steam engine and coaches, and the funds from the sale were deposited with the Portsmouth Community Foundation (now the Southeast Virginia Community Foundation (SVCF)) to be used toward purchase of a new train ("Pokey Smokey II"). . SCVF has raised sufficient funds and is prepared to purchase a new engine and coach for donation to the City. After consulting with DPRLS, SVCF has selected a gasoline-powered C.P. Huntington replica train manufactured by Chance Morgan, which will take approximately six months to deliver. SVCF continues to raise funds for the second coach and may be able to order it in time for the same delivery date in the Spring of 2011. Discussion: . The proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) specifies the obligations of SVCF and the City for the donation, operation and maintenance of Pokey Smokey II. Briefly, the MOU states that SVCF will purchase and transfer ownership of the train to the City. The City will accept the donation and operate and maintain Pokey Smokey II at its train facility at City Park in a manner similar to its prior operation of the original Pokey Smokey. Financial Impact: . There is no City cash match required to accept the donation. Based on $2/ride and an estimated 3,390 riders for the remainder of the fiscal year, Pokey Smokey II will generate $6,780 in revenue for FY11. The operating costs for this same period in FY11, including staffing, fuel and maintenance, are projected to be $8,101. Revenue - ticket sales Expenditures - operation & maintenance Estimated Apr - Jun (FY11) $6,780 $8,101 Estimated Annual $17,980 $22,254 Staff Recommends: . Adoption of resolution. Vision Principle: Thriving Neighborhoods and a Sense of Community. Next Steps Following Council Action: . SVCF to place order; delivery anticipated in Spring 2011. . DPRLS prepares City Park train facility and staff for resuming Pokey Smokey operation.