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September 12, 2017  The services provided by CSA for FY 2017 were all for mandated populations. Funding set aside for non-mandated populations was in the amount $152,670 and was used to cover the cost of mandated expenditures.  The services for FY 2017exceeded the total state allocation of $1,879,877. DSS has requested supplemental allocation funds from the state in the amount of $189,394 to cover the balance for expenditures accrued in FY 2017. Financial Impact:  The CSA Supplemental Allocation will require a cash match of $44,632, which was has previously been appropriated. Recommended Action:  Adoption of the ordinance. Next Steps Following Council Action:  Finance will make the appropriate budget adjustments. Motion by Ms. Lucas-Burke, and seconded by Ms. Psimas, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: “ORDINANCE ACCEPTING CHILDREN’S SERVICES ACT SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $189,394 FROM THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES INTO THE FY 2017 CHILDREN’S SERVICES ACT FUND.” Ayes: Cherry, Clark, Lucas-Burke, Moody, Psimas, Whitaker, Rowe Nays: None 17 - 391 - Adoption of an ordinance accepting a Local Emergency Management Program grant in the amount of $57,992 from the Virginia Department of Emergency Management and appropriating said amount in the FY 2018 Grants Fund for use by the Department of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services for emergency management equipment, supplies, and training. Background:  The Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) awards localities in the State funding allocations from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Appropriation authority for this program is the Department of Homeland Security.  Use of this program funding allows for safer localities throughout the Commonwealth as well provides for preparation, response and recovery to occur effectively when an emergency or disaster happens. Discussion:  The Department of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services was awarded a total of $57,992 through the Local Emergency Management Program Grant.  The program funds allows for the purchase of necessary equipment, supplies and training in support of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) during emergencies or disasters.  This funding source is essential in accomplishing the mission of protecting the city and the residents of Portsmouth from natural and man-made disasters. Financial impact:  The grant requires a local cash match which is met through the Department of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services FY 2018 budget. Recommended Action:  Adoption of the ordinance. Next Steps Following Council Action:  The Finance Department will take the necessary budgetary action.