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March 8, 2016 “ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 25-92 OF CHAPTER 25 AND APPENDIX A OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA (2006) TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF SENIOR AND TO ESTABLISH OPTIONAL ANNUAL AND QUARTERLY RATES FOR PORTSMOUTH SENIORS PARTICIPATING IN FITNESS CLASS PROGRAMS.” Ayes: Edmonds, Meeks, Moody, Psimas, Whitaker, Wright Nays: None 16 - 77 - Adoption of an ordinance accepting a grant in the amount of $7,345.50 from the United Way of South Hampton Roads and appropriating said funds in the FY 2015-16 Grants Fund for use by the Department of Social Services to provide rent/mortgage and utility payment assistance. Vision Principles: Sustainable Neighborhoods, Enhanced Quality of Life, and Lifelong Learning Community. Background :  The Department of Social Services via its Intake Unit assists eligible Portsmouth Citizens with rent mortgage and utility payments Assistance is provided to those individuals that may be in jeopardy of being displaced from their residence or at risk of having essential utility services discontinued due to their inability to pay. Discussion:  The department will expend monies only on eligible costs as outlined by the National Emergency Food and Shelter Program Responsibilities and Requirements Guidelines.  The funding provided by the United Way through its Emergency Food Shelter Program will be directed by the department to address situations where monetary supplements can be provided to prevent displacement from a residence or termination of essential utility services. Financial Impact :  This grant does not require a local match.  The appropriation of this grant will not increase the Social Service Fund.  The appropriation of this grant will increase the General Fund Grants Fund. Recommended Action:  Adoption of the ordinance. Vision Principles: Sustainable Neighborhoods, Enhance Quality of Life, and Lifelong Learning Community. Next Steps Following Council Action:  Implement and conduct the program in correlations with the department’s continuing efforts of citizen. Motion by Mr. Meeks, and seconded by Ms. Psimas, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: “ORDINANCE ACCEPTING A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,345.50 FROM THE UNITED WAY OF SOUTH HAMPTON ROADS AND APPROPRIATING SAID FUNDS IN THE FY 2015-16 GRANTS FUND FOR USE BY THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO PROVIDE RENT/MORTGAGE AND UTILITY PAYMENT ASSISTANCE.” Ayes: Edmonds, Meeks, Moody, Psimas, Whitaker, Wright Nays: None 16 - 78 - Adoption of an ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of City of Portsmouth, Virginia General Obligation Refunding Bonds.