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AUQust 23. 2011 Discussion: . The regional plan shows that Portsmouth has adequate supply to meet projected demands through at least 2050. We have plans in place to deal with drought conditions should they arise and the ability to supplement our supply in drought conditions through a contract with the City of Norfolk. . The localities in the Hampton Roads region have developed a coordinated approach to water supply planning and resource management that will benefit the region in future years. Financial Impact: . There is no financial impact with approval of this water supply plan. No additional funds are required. Recommended Action: . Conduct a public hearing. Forward any comments received to HRPDC. . Adoption of proposed resolution. Vision Principles: Bold New Directions and a Robust and Prospering Economy. Next Steps following City Council Action: . Staff will forward the approved resolution to HRPDC for submittal with the regional plan to the Commonwealth. Motion by Mr. Moody, and seconded by Mr. Heretick, to adopt the following resolution, and was adopted by the following vote: "RESOLUTION APPROVING THE REGIONAL WATER SUPPLY PLAN DEVELOPED BY THE HAMPTON ROADS PLANNING DISTRICT COMMISSION. WHEREAS, the Commonwealth of Virginia experienced severe drought conditions in 2002 for which some localities were not prepared; and WHEREAS, the General Assembly has adopted legislation requiring all localities to prepare a water supply plan (WSP); and WHEREAS, in 2007, localities in the Hampton Roads region signed a Memorandum of Agreement to develop a regional water supply plan to be prepared by the Hampton Roads Planning District Commission (HRPDC); and WHEREAS, the WSP developed by HRPDC requires certain elements including descriptions of existing water sources, assessments of projected demand, descriptions of water management actions and drought responses, and identification of potential alternatives to address any projected deficits in water supply; and WHEREAS, the City of Portsmouth held a public hearing on August 23, 2011 on the draft regional water supply plan. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia that it hereby approves the regional water supply plan drafted by HRPDC and directs that a copy of this resolution together with any comments received at the public hearing be forwarded to HRPDC." Ayes: Cherry, Edmonds, Heretick, Moody, Randall, Whitehurst, Wright Nays: None 11 - 353 - Adoption of a resolution to approve the FY 2011-12 Performance Contract for the Department of Behavioral Healthcare Services. Vision Principle: Thriving Neighborhoods and a Sense of Community. Background: . The Code of Virginia requires that local government approve the FY2012 Performance Contract no later than September 15, 2011.