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March 26, 2019 Ayes: Battle, Clark, Glover, Lucas-Burke, Moody, Psimas, Rowe Nays: None 19 - 117 - Adoption of an ordinance accepting funds from the Port Norfolk, Wilson Ward and Shea Terrace Civic Leagues in the amount of $3,088.75 and appropriating said amount in the FY 2019 General Fund for use by the Department of Parks, Recreation and Leisure Services for the Neighborhood Incentive Grant Program. Background:  The City of Portsmouth gave Neighborhood Incentive Grants of up to $5,000 to non-profit organizations.  The Grants require a 25% match from the non-profit.  Three of the grant applications from civic leagues were submitted for projects on City parks and or lands.  After consultation with the City Attorney’s Office it was determined that the most efficient way to accomplish the projects would be for the City to manage the projects and for the Civic League to turn the cash match over to the City to be appropriated into the Parks, Recreation & Tourism operating budget. Discussion:  Port Norfolk Civic League applied for funds to install two additional pieces of playground equipment at Fountain Park. Total project cost is $4,193.75 and the Civic League match is $838.75.  Wilson Ward Civic League applied for funds to add benches, pavers, and landscaping to the park at 2715 Bagley St. Total project cost $5,000 and the Civic League Match is $1,000.  Shea Terrace Civic League applied for funds to install outdoor electrical outlets and tree lights at Scotts Creek Park. Total project cost $6,250 and the Civic League match is $1,250.  The proposed ordinance appropriates the Civic League matching funds into the General Fund so that the Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism can complete the grant projects. Financial Impact:  The funds for the grant have been appropriated. Staff Recommends:  Adoption of the ordinance. Next Steps Following Council Action:  The Finance Department will make the necessary budgetary adjustment. The Parks, Recreation & Tourism Department will complete the Neighborhood Incentive Grant projects for Wilson Ward, Port Norfolk, and Shea Terrace Civic Leagues. Motion by Mr. Moody, and seconded by Ms. Lucas-Burke, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: “ORDINANCE ACCEPTING FUNDS FROM THE PORT NORFOLK, WILSON WARD AND SHEA TERRACE CIVIC LEAGUES IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,088.75 AND APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT IN THE FY 2019 GENERAL FUND FOR USE BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND LEISURE SERVICES FOR THE NEIGHBORHOOD INCENTIVE GRANT PROGRAM.” Ayes: Battle, Clark, Glover, Lucas-Burke, Moody, Psimas, Rowe Nays: None 19 - 118 - Adoption of an ordinance accepting an Opioid Response (SOR) Prevention award in the amount of $15,000 from the Virginia Office of Behavioral Health Wellness and appropriating said funds in the FY 2019 Behavioral Healthcare Services Fund for use by the Department of BHS to address opioid misuse.