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Ap~ii i2~ 1988 "A RESOLUTION ENDORSING THE WORKPLACE LITERACY PROGkAM AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR FUNDING. WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia recognizes the problems created by illiteracy and recognizes the benefits of upgrading the academic ~kills of employees as they relate to worksite and the job~ and WHEREAS, the City of Portsmouth is eligible to submit a grant application for funding for the Workplace Literacy Program pursuant to the regulations of the Virginia Department of Education under Section 310 of the Adult Education'Ac% and has reviewed and ~onsidered the regulations and~appl, icat~i~n governing the administration and use of said funds. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the COuncil Of the City of Portsmouth, Virginiat that the Council does hereby endorse the Workplace Literacy Program. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Coun~cil of the City of Portsmouth authorizes the City Manager to plan, budget and apply for a grant which, if approved, will be used to fund said program and hereby requests the Virginia' Department of Education to consider and approve the application and program, said program being in accord with the regulations governing the use and expenditure of such funds." Ayes: Barnes, Corprew, williams, Webb Nays: None Gray, Lucas, Simpson, 88-152 - Letter from the City Manager recommending adoption of a resolution recommending the support of funds allocated by the Dept. of HUD to assist localities in meeting the needs of their homeless populations. Also, endorsing the submittance of the application. "~he U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has allocated the State of Virginia additional funds under the Emergency Shelter Grants Program. These funds will assist localities in meeting the needs of their homeless ~opulation. A previous grant of $28,000 was awarded to the City of Portsmouth in November of 1987. These funds were distributed to PARC Place and the Help & Emergency Response Shelter for rehabilitation and operating expenses. Both shelters have requested additional funds under the new allocation. All funds will be used to rehabilitate and repair the shelters, and matching funds from the shelters will be used for operations and maintenance. A total of $30,000 to be split 50/50 between the shelters, is being requested from the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development, representing 50% of the total project cost. A total of $30,000 will be provided as the requi~ed match from the shelters; no local funds ~il~l be required. I recommend your support of this project and request your endorsement to submit the application as specified in the enclosed resolution."