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April 9, 2013 13 - 164 -Adoption of an ordinance accepting (a) a Shelter Plus Care Grant in the amount of $480,816 from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and appropriating said amount in the FY 2012-13 Behavioral Healthcare Services Fund and (b) a Supportive Housing Program Grant from HUD in the amount of $69,013 and appropriating said funds in the FY 2013-14 Behavioral Healthcare Services Fund. Vision Principle: Neighborhoods and a Sense of Community. Background: • On March 13, 2013 Portsmouth Continuum of Care was notified that DBHS was awarded $480,816 for renewal of the Shelter Plus Care Program, and for $69,013.00 for Supportive Housing Program for a total of $549,829.00. Discussion: • As an integral component of the Portsmouth Continuum of Care Housing Plan the Shelter Plus Care Program has provided an opportunity for affordable, permanent and safe supportive housing choices to over one hundred and thirty homeless citizens since 1994. There are currently 50 adults and 17 children in the Shelter Plus Care Program. • The Shelter Plus Care and Supportive Housing Programs provide housing, case management, supportive groups and financial management, while encouraging stability, employment and independence for individuals and families living with HIV/AIDS and/or mental health, mental retardation, and substance abuse disabilities. • This program has contributed favorably and proved to be a positive influence in the effort to improve neighborhood quality, economic development and fiscal strength of the city. Financial Impact: • There is a cash match of $17,350.00 for the Supportive Housing Grant that will be expended by DBHS' Mental Health Funds. Recommended Action: • Adoption of a resolution. Vision Principle: Neighborhoods and a Sense of Community. Next Steps Following Council Action: • If the requested appropriation is approved, the Director of DBHS will ensure Shelter Plus Care and Supportive Housing Grant Programs will continue to provide housing services to homeless consumers they serve. Motion by Mr. Edmonds, and seconded by Mr. Moody, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: "ORDINANCE ACCEPTING (a) A SHELTER PLUS CARE GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $480,816 FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) AND APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT IN THE FY 2012-13 BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE SERVICES FUND AND (b) A SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM GRANT FROM HUD IN THE AMOUNT OF $69,013 AND APPROPRIATING SAID FUNDS IN THE FY 2013-14 BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE SERVICES FUND." Ayes: Cherry, Edmonds, Moody, Psimas, Randall, Wright Nays: None 13 - 165 -Adoption of a resolution supporting the NorFolk and Portsmouth Belt Line Rail Preservation application to the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation for the Portsmouth Rail Yard Project. Vision Principle: A Robust Economy for Working Men and Women.