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July 9, 2019  Any child diagnosed with an SED or any adult diagnosed with an SMI/SUD and receiving ongoing behavioral health service from PDBHS will be provided with a holistic approach to treatment such as individual therapy, group and family sessions, case management, psychiatric services, peer support and referral for medical primary care.  The targeted goal for implementation is the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2020. 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 make the necessary budget adjustment. 1. Donna Sayegh, 3104 Garland Drive, asked that additional information be provided. Motion by Ms. Lucas-Burke, and seconded by Mr. Clark, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: “ORDINANCE ACCEPTING STEP-VA FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $195,000 FROM THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES AND APPROPRIATING SAID FUNDS IN THE FY 2020 BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE SERVICES FUND FOR USE BY THE DEPARTMENT OF BHS TO PROVIDE AND COORDINATE OUTPATIENT SERVICES.” Ayes: Battle, Clark, Glover, Lucas-Burke, Moody, Psimas, Rowe Nays: None 19 - 258 - Adoption of a resolution establishing a Committee for the purpose of developing a School Funding Formula for the City of Portsmouth. Background:  As a part of the FY 2020 City Manager’s Budget proposal, the City Manager recommended the development of a school funding formula for use beginning with the FY 2021 budget process.  On April 8, 2019, the City Council received a presentation on the use of school funding formulas by localities in Virginia and the proposed process for developing a formula, as recommended by Ms. Anne Seward of Anne Seward Consulting LLC. Discussion:  As a next step to facilitate the development process, a resolution has been prepared establishing a joint committee of school and city representatives tasked with the development of a recommended formula for Council’s consideration, adoption, and use in the FY 2021 budget development process.  To ensure a collaborative process, it is recommended the Committee have the following representatives: One City Council member o One School Board member o City Manager o School Superintendent o City Chief Financial Officer o School Chief Financial Officer o City Budget Officer o School Budget Officer o One City Independent Education Representative o One School Independent Education Representative o  The following Action Steps and tentative timeline have been recommended in support of the Committee development process: