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October 22, 2013 At a Regular Meeting of the City Council on Tuesday, October 22, 2013, there were present: Mayor Kenneth I. Wright, Vice Mayor Paige D. Cherry, William E. Moody, Jr., Marlene W. Randall, Elizabeth M. Psimas, Dr. Curtis E. Edmonds, Sr., Danny W. Meeks, City Manager John L. Rowe, Jr., City Attorney George M. Willson. Reverend Larry Ugarte~ opened the meeting with prayer, which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Mayor Wright called the meeting to order and welcomed all in attendance. Motion by Mr. Moody, and seconded by Mr. Meeks, to approve the minutes of a Called Meeting of October 7, 2013, of a Called Meeting of October 8, 2013, and of a Regular Meeting of October 8, 2013, and was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Cherry, Edmonds, Meeks, Moody, Psimas, Randall, Wright Nays: None - Ms. Psimas informed citizens that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and also provided information on where to purchase a "Breast Cancer Supporter" shirt. 13 - 438 -Presentation: • Presentation of special lapel pins to newly appointed board and commission members. - City Manager's Report - 13 - 439 -Adoption of an ordinance accepting a Kids Meals Program grant in the amount of $349,440 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Child and Adult Care Food Program through the Virginia Department of Health and appropriating said funds in the FY 2013-14 Grants Fund for the 6 to Six After School Care Program. Vision Principle: A Robust Economy for Working Men and Women. Background: • The City of Portsmouth has received a grant through the Virginia Department of Health from United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Kids Meals Program effective September 2013 administered by the Department of Parks, Recreation & Leisure Services. • The program will operate in the 6 TO SIX After School Care program at ten (10) locations. • The program provides an evening snack and a dinner meal at the Recreation Centers and at the 6 TO SIX sites during the school year when children are in school, and therefore may not otherwise receive a proper nutritious meal. Discussion: • The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Kids Meals Program for 2013- 2014 school year will include five (5) Recreation Center sites and ten (10) 6 TO SIX After school Care sites. • It is estimated that the program will serve 520 snacks and 520 dinners daily. Financial Impact: • There is no City cash match required. The grant is a total reimbursement grant based on the number of meals served. Staff Recommends: • Adoption of the ordinance. Vision Principle: Neighborhoods and a Sense of Community.