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May 23, 2017  The funding for the international home study was not allocated at the beginning of the fiscal year. PDSS submitted to VDSS for reimbursement of the home study cost. On May 2, 2017, PDSS received notification from the state approving the reimbursement for the expenditure. Financial Impact:  This funding does not require a local match and accrued costs are covered. Recommended Action:  Adoption of the ordinance. Next Steps Following Council Action:  Finance will make the appropriate budget adjustments. Motion by Ms. Psimas, and seconded by Mr. Moody, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: “ORDINANCE ACCEPTING A TITLE IV-E GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,500 FROM THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES AND APPROPRIATING SAID FUNDS IN THE FY 2017 SOCIAL SERVICES FUND FOR USE BY THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO FUND THE COST OF AN INTERNATIONAL HOME STUDY.” Ayes: Cherry, Clark, Lucas-Burke, Moody, Psimas, Whitaker, Rowe Nays: None 17 - 224 - Adoption of an ordinance accepting with appreciation a donation of $900 to the City from Benjamin Hendrick and appropriating said funds to the FY 2017 Grants Fund for use by the Department of Social Services to operate the Food Pantry Program. Background:  In response to the needs of Portsmouth citizens and the department’s commitment to providing support to children and families, the Portsmouth Department of Social Services has operated its Food Pantry Program since the mid 1970's. The Food Pantry Program is a community-based program that collects and stores food and household products for free distribution to those in need. The Food Pantry Program was primarily supported through partnership with the Portsmouth Area Resources Coalition (PARC) and other community stakeholders. Discussion:  PARC informed PDSS that its organization will no longer be able to support the Food Pantry Program.  On April 19, 2017, Mr. Benjamin Hendrick contacted PDSS to make a donation for the Food Pantry Program. His contributions of $900, made in three increments of $300, will replenish needed food pantry items. PDSS received the first installment check th on April 19.  PDSS is currently in the process of applying to be a partner agency with the Food Bank of South Eastern Virginia in order to continue to provide this service. Financial Impact:  The funding available for operation of the Food Pantry Program is increased by $900. Recommended Action:  Adoption of the ordinance. Next Steps Following Council Action:  Finance will make the appropriate budget adjustments.