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April 12, 2016 Motion by Dr. Edmonds, and seconded by Mr. Moody, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: “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.” Ayes: Cherry, Edmonds, Moody, Psimas, Whitaker, Wright Nays: None 16 - 121 - Adoption of an ordinance accepting a Virginia litter and recycling grant from the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality in the amount of $16,610 and appropriating said funds in the FY 2015-16 Grants Fund to promote litter prevention, recycling efforts, and stormwater and waste management programs. Vision Principle: Vision Principles: Sustainable Neighborhoods and Enhanced Quality of Life. Background:  The Stormwater and Waste Management Divisions applied for and received a Virginia Litter and Recycling Grant from the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality.  This grant is for ongoing education and public outreach efforts in the community to help keep the City of Portsmouth clean and to protect the environment.  Education and public outreach is a significant component of our stormwater management and waste management programs and is one of the required activities of our Virginia Stormwater Management Program Permit that regulates how the City of Portsmouth operates its stormwater program. Discussion:  A portion of this grant will be used for materials and supplies to promote ongoing litter prevention and recycling efforts by the Waste Management Division.  Monies from this grant will also be used to maintain existing pet waste stations and to promote stormwater outreach activities relating to proper disposal of yard waste, etc.  This is the fifth consecutive year that the City of Portsmouth has received funds from this grant. Financial Impact:  There is no requirement for matching funds. There is no financial impact to the City of Portsmouth. Recommended Action:  Adoption of the ordinance. Vision Principles: Sustainable Neighborhoods and Enhanced Quality of Life Motion by Mr. Moody, and seconded by Ms. Psimas, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: “ORDINANCE ACCEPTING A VIRGINIA LITTER AND RECYCLING GRANT FROM THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY IN THE AMOUNT OF $16,610 AND APPROPRIATING SAID FUNDS IN THE FY 2015-16 GRANTS FUND TO PROMOTE LITTER PREVENTION, RECYCLING EFFORTS, AND STORMWATER AND WASTE MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS.” Ayes: Cherry, Edmonds, Moody, Psimas, Whitaker, Wright Nays: None