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April 12, 2016 Financial Impact:  The financial impact will be minimal. Voters registered in the precinct will be notified of the name change as required by the Virginia legal code, §24.2-306. Recommended Action:  Adoption of the ordinance. Vision Principle: Efficient Service Delivery. Next Steps Following Council Action:  The General Registrar will notify voters of the name change in a timely manner and will advertise the name change in the local newspaper. Motion by Ms. Psimas, and seconded by Dr. Edmonds, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: “ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 10-113 OF CHAPTER 10 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA (2006) TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE VOTING LOCATION FOR PRECINCT NUMBER 30.” Ayes: Cherry, Edmonds, Moody, Psimas, Whitaker, Wright Nays: None 16 - 120 - Adoption of an ordinance accepting a Shelter Plus Care Grant in the amount of $476,856 from the Department of Housing and Urban Development and appropriating said funds in the FY 2015-16 Grants Fund for use by the Department of Behavioral Healthcare Services to provide rental assistance to certain chronically homeless Portsmouth residents. Vision Principles: Sustainable Neighborhoods and Enhanced Quality of Life. Background:  The Department of Housing and Urban Development awards the Shelter Plus Care grant to the City of Portsmouth, a member of the Portsmouth Continuum of Care. Behavioral Healthcare Services, as a lead agency, provides behavioral health and supportive services to chronically homeless individuals and families who have severe mental illness, chronic substance use disorders, intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities and/or HIV/AIDS and are in need of supportive housing. . 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 131 homeless citizens since 1994. There are currently 54 adults and 13 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, intellectual disabilities and substance abuse disorders.  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:  The grant requires local in-kind match of $119,214.00. The in-kind match is provided through a variety of services found at the City of Portsmouth, Department of Behavioral Healthcare Services, Social Services, Parks and Recreational Services and through private behavioral and medical service providers. Recommended Action:  Adoption of the ordinance. Vision Principles: Sustainable Neighborhoods and Enhanced Quality of Life. Next Steps Following Council Action:  If the requested appropriation is approved, the Director of BHS will ensure the Shelter Plus Care Program will continue to provide housing services to homeless consumers they serve.