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Apri% i2~ 1988 "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR FUNDING TO THE BUSINESS CONSORTIUM FOR ARTS SUPPORT. WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia created the Department of Museums to coordinate the City's cultural activities within the boundaries of the City; and has WHEREAS, the Virginia Commission for the Arts provides funding to enhance local cultural programs; and WHEREAS, the City of Portsmouth is eligible to submit grant applications for funding pursuant to regulations governing the administration and use of such funds. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, that the City Manager be, and he hereby is, authorized to submit an application for funding to The Business Consortium for Arts Support to support programming and exhibitions scheduled for FY-t988-89." Ayes: Barnes, Corprew, Gray, Lucas, Simpson, Williams, Webb Nays: None 88-151 - Letter from of a resolution endorsing authorizing submittance of Department of Education. the City Manager recommending adoption the Workplace Literacy Program and the application to the Virginia "I am pleased to inform you that the City of Portsmouth is eligible to apply for a Workplace 5iters~y Program, sponsored by the Virginia Department of Education. The State Department is initiating these p~ograms in local governments to upgrade the academic skills of potentially displaced workers in order that they may keep abreast of technological changes in the workplace. Portsmouth's proposal from the Department of Personnel focuses on identifying reading and math skills related to the workplace and interg~ating those skills into a broader Adult Basic Education instructional program. The Department will be responsible for coordinating instructional services with the Portsmouth Public Schools and 80 city employees are expected to directl~y benefit from the program. The State Department of Education provides up to 50% of the funds to operate a Workplace Literacy Program. The Personnel Department will provide the required 50% local match through the departmental budget.I I highly recommend your support of this program and request your authorization to submit the application to the Virginia Department of Education. I have enclosed a resolution of support for your endorsement.i" On motion of MrS. Lucas and seconded by Mr. Gray, the following resolution was adopted, and by the following vote: