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September 25, 2018 Discussion:  The Portsmouth Department of Social Services has been awarded $5,252 in Education and Training Voucher funds to assist youth in foster care with obtaining supplies needed for post-secondary and vocational education.  ETV federal and state funds are intended to supplement and not supplant any funds which are available for the same general purposes. Expenditures for services and activities are required by law to be related to the specific purposes of ETV. Supporting documentation of all ETV purchases must be kept on file. Financial Impact:  There is no financial impact to the city because the program is funded 100% by the grant. Recommended Action:  Adoption of the ordinance. Next Steps Following Council Action:  Finance will complete the necessary budget adjustment. Motion by Mr. Moody, and seconded by Ms. Lucas-Burke, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: “ORDINANCE ACCEPTING EDUCATION AND TRAINING VOUCHER FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,252 FROM THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES AND APPROPRIATING SAID SUM IN THE FY 2019 SOCIAL SERVICES FUND FOR USE BY THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES.” Ayes: Clark, Lucas-Burke, Moody, Psimas, Smith, Whitaker, Rowe Nays: None 18 - 368 - Adoption of an ordinance accepting with appreciation a donation of $6,000 from Green Acres Presbyterian Church and appropriating said funds to the FY 2019 Grants Fund for use by the Department of Social Services to support operations of the Services Intake Unit. Background:  The Department of Social Services 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 partner with 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 dated 8/1/18, in the amount of $500.00.The Church has also committed to providing DSS with a 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. Recommended Action:  Adoption of the ordinance.