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June 25, 2019 Recommended Action:  Adoption of the ordinance. Next Steps Following Council Action:  The Finance Department will assign the budget code and credit the account accordingly. Motion by Mr. Clark, and seconded by Ms. Lucas-Burke, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: “ORDINANCE ACCEPTING HAZARDOUS MATERIALS EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM COST RECOVERY FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,569.89 FROM THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND APPROPRIATING SAID SUM IN THE FY 2020 GRANTS FUND FOR USE BY THE DEPARTMENT OF FIRE, RESCUE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES.” Ayes: Battle, Clark, Glover, Lucas-Burke, Moody, Psimas, Rowe Nays: None 19 - 230 - Adoption of an ordinance accepting Part C Program funding in the amount of $66,159 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 for the Infant and Toddler Connection Program. Background:  Part C (Infant and Toddler Connection of Portsmouth) is a federal program that provides services designed to enhance the growth and development of infants and toddlers with disabilities; reduce educational costs by minimizing the need for special education through early intervention; minimize the likelihood of institutionalization, while maximizing independent living; and, enhance the capacity of families to meet their child's needs.  This program is an integral part of the City of Portsmouth’s services for its child and youth populations. The Infant and Toddler Connection of Portsmouth (Part C) reduces identified risk(s) by: Providing therapeutic and educational activities for vulnerable children o (families and at-risk children underserved and/or foregoing needed therapies due to limited financial resources); and Helping to minimize the number of children entering the public-school o system with undiagnosed and/or untreated developmental delays. Discussion:  On May 3, 2019, the Infant and Toddler Connection of Portsmouth was notified that it was awarded an additional $66,159 toward Part C.  The Infant and Toddler Connection of Portsmouth provides services to 120 children between the ages 0-3. Among the served, 13 are under the age of 1; 45 are approximately one year of age, and 62 are two years of age.  Currently, 133 children receive EI Targeted Case Management from Portsmouth Department of Behavioral Healthcare Services (PDBHS) Part C and 12 received developmental services provided by PDBHS. There are 21 children receiving Occupational Therapy; 50 receive Physical Therapy, and 62 receive Speech Therapy services from contracted providers through PDBHS. Financial Impact:  The Behavioral Healthcare Fund will increase by the said amount. Recommended Action:  Adoption of the ordinance. Next Steps Following Council Action:  The Finance Department will adjust the budget accordingly.