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June 28, 2011 Background: . The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) will issue payment of $23,556.00 to the Part C program for the fourth quarter of SFY 2011 (to be spent no later than September 30, 2011). These funds are a share of unspent Part C funds that were originally designated for Medicaid match. Discussion: . DBHDS developed an allocation method to distribute unspent Part C funds to all local systems. These funds will be helpful to supplement forthcoming changes to the Early Intervention Targeted Case Management Medicaid reimbursement rate. Financial Impact: . There is no financial impact to the City. 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 funds are properly dispersed and are used for the Part C program. Motion by Mr. Whitehurst, and seconded by Ms. Randall, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: "ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $23,556 IN THE FY 2011-12 BEHAVIORAL HEAL THCARE SERVICES FUND IN VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES PART C PROGRAM FUNDS." Ayes: Cherry, Edmonds, Heretick, Moody, Randall, Whitehurst, Wright Nays: None 11 - 258 - Adoption of an ordinance to amend Chapter 35 of the Code of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia (2006) by amending Section 35-6 thereof to allow the sale of real estate with tax delinquencies of one year or more. Vision Principle: Thriving Neighborhoods and a Sense of Community. Background: . Currently the Code of Virginia, 58.1-3965 (A) and 58.1 3970.1 allows for the Sale of Delinquent Real Estate Taxes that are delinquent two years as of December 31 of any given year. This has been successful for several years, with excess Proceeds from these Sales benefiting the General Fund. . Code of Virginia 58.1-3965.1 allows for the Sale of Delinquent Real Estate Taxes that are delinquent one year as of December 31 of any given year if provided for by ordinance of the City. Discussion: . As of June 9, 2011 there are 144 Parcels delinquent at least one year as of December 31,2010 . . Total delinquency, including liens against the property, i.e., Storm water Management Utility fees, Nuisance charges, Administrative Fees, and Accrued Penalty and Interest as of June 9, 2011 is $624,410.67. . The execution of the Tax Sale proceedings after one year versus the current two statute authorized by the Code of Virginia will assure a higher collection of the delinquent Taxes and Fees, and a higher Sale Price applicable to the Assessed Value of the delinquent Parcels. . Additionally, the sale after the one year timeframe will allow the Parcels to be returned to an Active status on the Land book of the City. . Additionally, the enforcement of City funded Nuisance Charges on Abandoned Parcels will be reduced due to expediting the Tax Sale.