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July 25, 2017 (g) The facility shall be operated in compliance with all applicable codes, ordinances and regulations of federal, state and local government, and all required licenses and permits shall be obtained and remain in effect during the operation of the substance abuse treatment center. (h) All taxes/fees associated with the property and/or the proposed use shall be paid when due. (i) The applicant shall develop and maintain a security plan with the Portsmouth Police Department that will include, at a minimum, the following: i. Patients may only enter and exit the facility building through one access point, with the exception of fire exits. ii. All other exit points from the facility building (including fire exits) will sound an alarm when used, with the exception of a service entrance for bulk deliveries and removals. iii. A security camera system shall be installed to monitor ingress and egress to and from the facility building. iv. At the applicant’s expense, an off duty law enforcement officer shall be present at the facility or in its vicinity from one hour prior until one hour after the time outpatients are scheduled to visit the facility. The off duty officer will periodically patrol the facility perimeter. REVOCATION OF PERMIT: 4. Violation of any of the above conditions may serve as grounds for revocation of the use permit by City Council.” Ayes: Cherry, Clark, Moody, Psimas, Whitaker, Rowe Nays: None Abstain: Lucas-Burke (Personal interest in the transaction) - City Manager’s Report - 17 - 315 - Adoption of an ordinance accepting with appreciation a donation of $6,000 from Green Acres Presbyterian Church and appropriating said funds to the FY 2018 Grants Fund for use by the Department of Social Services to support operations of the Services Intake Unit. Background:  The Department of Social Services (DSS) Intake Unit provides emergency assistance to eligible citizens for food, shelter and utilities, through various state and federally funded programs. The DSS also receives community support via donations and community partnerships. Discussion:  There are citizens of Portsmouth who are in need of support from the Department of Social Services (DSS); however some do not meet program eligibility requirements. These individuals may be serviced through the DSS food pantry or given referrals to other community support programs.  The Green Acres Presbyterian Church would like to donate to the City to assist DSS in providing support to those individuals and families who are not eligible for state or federally funded programs, but need temporary assistance in overcoming hardships related to food, shelter or utilities.  The DSS received a check from the Green Acres Presbyterian Church on June 30, 2017, in the amount of $500.00. The Church has also committed to providing DSS with a monthly check of $500.00 for 12 months for a total of $6,000 for the year. Financial Impact:  The funding available to assist citizens in need would increase by $6,000.