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July 12, 2016 Background:  The city of Portsmouth has received a grant through the Virginia Department of Health from United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for the Summer Food Program for more than 31 years, administered by the Department of Parks, Recreation & Leisure Services.  Each year the program has grown to accommodate more churches, community organizations, schools and recreation locations.  The program provides meals during the summer months when children are out of school, and therefore the free and reduced school lunch program is not available.  The Department of Parks, Recreation & Leisure Services has a signed agreement with Portsmouth Public Schools, Food Services Division to provide the meals for this program. Discussion:  The USDA Summer Food Service Program for 2016 will include 42 sites consisting of summer school sites, faith-based childcare programs, community organizations and recreation sites.  It is estimatedthat the program will serve 86,410 breakfasts (2,405 daily), 79,790 lunches (2,000 daily), and 9,120 suppers (360 daily). Financial Impact: :  There is no city cash match required. The grant is a total reimbursement grant based on the number of meals served. Staff Recommends:  Adoption of the ordinance.Vision Principle: Sustainable Neighborhoods. Next Steps Following Council Action:  The full implementation of the USDA Summer Food Service Program throughout the summer of 2016. 1. Donna Sayegh, 3104 Garland Drive, spoke in opposition to this item. Motion by Ms. Psimas, 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 $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.” Ayes: Cherry, Edmonds, Psimas, Whitaker, Wright Nays: None 16 - 219 - Adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Second Amended Agreement with the Elizabeth River Project for Paradise Creek Nature Park. Vision Principles: Enhanced Quality of Life, Lifelong Learning Community, Leading Maritime Community, Sustainable Neighborhoods, and Efficient Service Delivery. Background:  On September 26, 2006 City Council adopted Resolution R-06-48 authorizing the city to enter into an Agreement with ERP and ERCA-1 concerning the creation of Paradise Creek Nature Park and on August 23, 2011 City Council adopted Resolution R-11-23 authorizing an Amended Agreement.  Over the past decade both ERP and city staff have leveraged grant funding and donations to fund over four million dollars in improvements for the creation of the Paradise Creek Nature Park. The improvements include 2 miles of handicap accessible trails, entry roads, green parking, a maritime playground, a handicap accessible kayak and canoe launch, an outdoor education pavilion, and a picnic shelter.  The creation of the park has transformed what was once a blighted and environmentally challenged area into a natural and educational resource for the citizens of Portsmouth and the region.