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June 10, 2014 Discussion: • On April 8, 2014, HUD announced the grant renewals for the S+C grant for the FY2014-15 funding but did not include the SHP case management services. • As June 30 rapidly approaches, HUD has not completely funded SHP requests of cities across the United States; it is not likely that it will announce the funding prior to the start of the program year. This will impact the administration of the S+C program. • Without the funding for case management, BHS cannot effectively administer the S+C program and comply with HUD regulations. If HUD's requirement of case management is not met, then none of the HUD S+C funding ($457,188) can be spent, and two positions will be lost due to lack of funding. • BHS is requesting the appropriation of $71,083 to fully fund the two case managers' positions in order to maintain services for Portsmouth's homeless citizens and to comply with HUD requirements. • This appropriation of $71,083 in the FY2014-15 BHS Fund includes a 3% salary increase which is effective July 1 for City employees who are full-time general wage employees and non-seasonal, non-temporary part-time employees. • In the event HUD awards supplemental funding for 2014 Continuum of Care to include SHP, the full amount of the City appropriation will not be spent. Financial Impact • The appropriation of the additional $71,083 to the FY2014-15 BHS Fund will be from the unassigned General Fund balance. Recommended Action: • Adoption of the ordinance. Vision Principles: Neighborhoods and a Sense of Community, Quality of Life and Lifelong Learning Community. Next Steps Following Council Action: • The City Manager will ensure the necessary steps to complete the transfer of funds. • BHS will continue case management services that effectively support the Shelter Plus Care housing grant as required by HUD. Motion by Mr. Edmonds, and seconded by Ms. Randall, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: "ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $71,083 IN THE FY 2014-15 BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE SERVICES FUND FOR CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO ADMINISTER THE SHELTER PLUS CARE GRANT PROGRAM." Ayes: Cherry, Edmonds, Meeks, Moody, Psimas, Randall, Wright Nays: None 14 - 220 -Adoption of two resolutions authorizing the City Manager to execute deeds of easement in favor of the Hampton Roads Sanitation District. Vision Principles: Efficient, Responsive Government and Change and New Directions. (a) A resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an easement to Hampton Roads Sanitation District on property owned by the City of Portsmouth on Holland Road in the City of Suffolk, Virginia for the purpose of installing, relocating, upgrading, and/or maintaining sanitary sewer facilities. (Electronic Roll Call) (b) A resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an easement to Hampton Roads Sanitation District on property owned by the City of Portsmouth in the 1200 block of South Street for the purpose of installing, relocating, upgrading, and/or maintaining sanitary sewer facilities. (Electronic Roll Call)