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April 14, 2015 Discussion:  DBHDS launched an initiative to provide funding for CSBs to assist with purchasing new updated telecommunication equipment. This will enable CSBs to deliver behavioral health evaluation and treatment services more quickly and efficiently through the use of telemedicine technology. The FY 2014-15 Budget included additional appropriations to meet this requirement. Financial Impact:  There is no financial impact to the city. Recommended Action:  Adoption of the ordinance to approve appropriations of 26,822 to the Department of Behavioral Healthcare Services. Vision Principle: Neighborhoods and a Sense of Community. Next Steps Following Council Action:  If the requested appropriation is approved, the Director of BHS will ensure the proper disbursement of funds to purchase new telemedicine equipment and technology needs. All purchases will be tracked and documented accordingly. Motion by Mr. Moody, and seconded by Mr. Meeks, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: “ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING IN THE FY 2014-15 BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE SERVICES FUND AN ALLOCATION OF FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $26,822 RECEIVED FROM THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES FOR USE TO ASSIST WITH PURCHASING NEW AND UPDATED TELECOMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT.” Ayes: Cherry, Edmonds, Meeks, Moody, Psimas, Whitaker, Wright Nays: None 15 - 153 - Adoption of an ordinance accepting an Out-of-School Time Programs Grant in the amount of $10,000 from the National Recreation and Park Association and appropriating said funds in the FY15 Grants Fund to be used for programs to feed low income community children during out-of-school times. Vision Principle: Neighborhoods and a Sense of Community. Background:  The City of Portsmouth has received a grant through from National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) for an Out-of-School Time Program for the first time to be administered by the Department of Parks, Recreation & Leisure Services.  The grant will be used to increase the number of healthy meals children in low- income communities receive through the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) and the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) during out-of-school times.  The program will provide evidence-based, age-appropriate nutrition literacy to children that create behavior change by teaching the importance of healthy eating and implement nutrition and physical standards that increase access to healthier foods and increase opportunities for physical activity in at least 10 out-of-school time sites.  The Department of Parks, Recreation & Leisure Services has already received $25,000 in grant funds to administer the program, $1,200 in travel stipend for mandatory training and $10, 000 in-kind nutrition literacy materials Discussion:  The Out-of-School Time Program grant in currently being implemented in at least 10 Recreation sites throughout the City of Portsmouth.  To date, the program has served more than 1,000 school aged youth 3-18 years. Financial Impact :  There is no City cash match required.