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August 14, 2018  In FY 2018 the program accommodated Recreation Summer RAYS locations for the first four (4) days June 19-22, 2018.  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 self-prepped the meals for the above-mentioned period. Discussion:  The USDA Summer Food Service Program for 2018 included 7 sites consisting of Recreation Summer RAYS sites.  It is estimatedthat the program served 1,740 breakfasts (435 daily) and 1,740 lunches (435 daily). Financial Impact:  There was no city cash match required. The grant is a total reimbursement grant based on the number of meals served according to the guidelines. Staff Recommends:  Adoption of the ordinance. Next Steps Following Council Action:  The Finance Department will make the necessary budgetary adjustment. Motion by Ms. Lucas-Burke, and seconded by Dr. Whitaker, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: “ORDINANCE ACCEPTING A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,709.70 FROM THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND APPROPRIATING SAID FUNDS IN THE FY 2018 GRANTS FUND FOR USE BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION & LEISURE SERVICES FOR THE USDA SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM.” Ayes: Clark, Lucas-Burke, Moody, Psimas, Smith, Whitaker, Rowe Nays: None 18 - 314 - Adoption of an ordinance accepting an Aid to Local Ports Program grant in the amount of $37,500 from the Port of Virginia and appropriating said funds in the FY 2019 Grants Fund for disbursement by the Department of Parks, Recreation & Leisure Services in connection with the construction of playground equipment and security enhancements at Paradise Creek Nature Park. Background:  The City of Portsmouth sponsored a grant application by the Elizabeth River Project to the Port of Virginia Aid to Local Ports Grant program. The funds are to be applied to additional playground equipment and security enhancements at Paradise Creek Park. Discussion:  Paradise Creek Nature Park is an approximately 30 acre nature park on Victory Blvd adjacent to the Cradock neighborhood.  The Park was funded by federal grants and donations made to Elizabeth River Project.  The Paradise Creek Nature Park Playground is scheduled for completion in August 2018. The grant will support additional purchases of playground equipment and security features to meet the commitments to the donors. Financial Impact:  There is no City cash match required. The grant funds will pass through the city to Elizabeth River Project.