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August 14, 2018 Staff Recommends:  Adoption of the ordinance. Next Steps Following Council Action:  The Finance Department will make the necessary budgetary adjustment. In addition, the Director of Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Services or designee will have oversight of the project with the Elizabeth River Project. Motion by Mr. Moody, and seconded by Mr. Clark, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: “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.” Ayes: Clark, Lucas-Burke, Moody, Psimas, Smith, Whitaker, Rowe Nays: None 18 - 315 - Adoption of an ordinance accepting one-time Part C Program funding in the amount of $100,000 from the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services and appropriating said funds in the FY 2019 Behavioral Healthcare Services Fund for use by the Department of BHS to provide developmental services to infants and toddlers. Background:  On February 28, 2018, the Portsmouth Department of Behavioral Healthcare Services’ (PDBHS) Infant and Toddler Connection - Part C requested additional funding from the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS).  On June 6, 2018, DBHDS approved $100,000.00 in one-time additional general state funds.  The additional funding was available due to an allocation in the Caboose Bill (2018 Budget Bill) and savings from DBHDS and Part C funds. Discussion:  On June 6, 2018, the city of PDBHS was notified of additional state funds totaling $100,000.00 from the DBHDS to provide developmental services to Portsmouth infants and toddlers under age 3.  These funds will help pay for service planning and coordination, speech therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, developmental therapy, audiology and vision services, and translators/interpreter services. Financial Impact:  There is no financial impact to the city. Recommended Action:  Adoption of the ordinance. Next Steps Following Council Action:  The Finance Department will make the necessary budget adjustment. Motion by Dr. Whitaker, and seconded by Ms. Psimas, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: