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July 12, 2016 “ORDINANCE TO AMEND ARTICLE X OF CHAPTER 32 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA (2006) (FOOD AND ICE CREAM TRUCKS) BY AMENDING SECTION 32-276 (DEFINITIONS) TO PERMIT FOOD TRAILERS AND BY AMENDING SECTION 32-284 (OPERATING IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA) TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ESTABLISH REGULATIONS AND GUIDELINES GOVERNING THE OPERATION OF FOOD TRUCKS IN THE VICINITY OF PORTSMOUTH PAVILION ON DAYS WHEN CONCERTS ARE SCHEDULED.” Ayes: Cherry, Edmonds, Psimas, Whitaker, Wright Nays: None 16 - 217 - Adoption of an ordinance accepting a grant in the amount of $15,000 from the National Recreation and Park Association and appropriating said amount in the FY 2017 Grants Fund for use by the Department of Parks, Recreation & Leisure Services in connection with the Out-of-School Time to Commit to Health Program. Vision Principle: Sustainable Neighborhoods. Background:  The City of Portsmouth has received a grant through the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) in partnership with the Wal-Mart Foundation. The program will 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. In addition it will provide nutrition literacy and physical activity standards to children and families that create behavior changes. Discussion:  The program will be implemented at the Summer RAYS sites, faith-based sites, day treatment sites and football programs during the summer and at the recreation centers and Six to Six Aftercare sites during the upcoming school year.  It is estimatedthat the program will serve an additional 1,300 youths and adults Financial Impact:  There is no city cash match required. The grant funds are sent directly to the department for immediate use according to the approved budget. Staff Recommends:  Adoption of the ordinance.Vision Principle: Sustainable Neighborhoods. Next Steps Following Council Action:  The full implementation of the Out-of-School Time Commit to Health program . through March 2017 Motion by Dr. Whitaker, and seconded by Dr. Edmonds, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: “ORDINANCE ACCEPTING A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,000 FROM THE NATIONAL RECREATION AND PARK ASSOCIATION AND APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT IN THE FY 2017 GRANTS FUND FOR USE BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION & LEISURE SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE OUT- OF-SCHOOL TIME TO COMMIT TO HEALTH PROGRAM.” Ayes: Cherry, Edmonds, Psimas, Whitaker, Wright Nays: None 16 - 218 - Adoption of an ordinance accepting a grant in the amount of $515,179.08 from the Virginia Department of Health and appropriating said funds in the FY 2017 Grants Fund for the Summer Food Service Program. Vision Principle: Sustainable Neighborhoods.