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June 24, 1986 86-230 Letter from the City Manager recommending adoption of a resolution to endorse the Clean Community Program of the Portsmouth Beautification and Clean Community Commission and authorization to submit an application for funding to the Virginia Division of Litter Control. 'Each year the City of Portsmouth is eligible to receive an allocation of state funds from the Virginia Division of Litter Control. These funds are used to support the Clean Conmmnity Program, provide assistance with litter control projects, purchase litter receptacle and augment the community awareness and education program. The Portsmouth Beautification and Clean Community Commission has been very active and successful in promoting these activities in the City. As part of the application process, the Division of Litter Control requires that the program be officially endorsed by the local governing body prior to its submission. I request permission to submit the application to continue Portsmouth's Clean Community Program and have enclosed a resolution of support for your endorsement. I highly recommend your support of thi worthwhile program. the following resolution was adopted, On motion of Mr. Gray and seconded by Mrs. Lucas, and by the following vote: "A RESOLUTION ENDORSING THE CLEAN COMMUNITY PROGRAM OF THE PORTSMOUTH BEAUTIFICATION AND CLEAN COMMUNITY COMMISSION; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR FUNDING. WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia recognizes the existence of a litter problem within the boundaries of this City and has created the Beautification and Clean community Commission to assist with litter control; and WHEREAS, the Virginia Litter Control Act of 1976 provides, through the Department of Conservation and Economic Development, Division of Litter Control, for the allocation of publi funds in the form of grants for the purpese of enhancing local litter control problems; and WHEREAS, the City of Portsmouth is eligible to submit a grant application for funding for FY-8- pursuant to the regulations governing the administration and use of such funds, and has reviewed and considered the regulations and applications covering administration and use of said funds. NOW, THEREFORE, BE II RESOLVED by the Council of the City the Council does hereby endorse the Clean Community Program of Community Commission for the City of Portsmouth, Virg~nma. of Portsmouth, Virginia that the Beautification and Clean BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council for the City of Portsmouth authorizes the City Manager to plan, b~dget and apply for a Grant which, if approved, will be used to fund said program and hereby requests the Department of Conservation and Economic Development, Division of Litter Control, to consider and approve the application and program, said program being in accord with the regulations gcvernlng the use and expenditure of such funds." Ayes: Beamer, Corprew, Gray, Lucas, Webb, Whitlow, Holley Nays: None from the City Manager recommending adopnion of a motion to continue the Program and transfer $78,798 from the Grants Contingency Account to fund 86-231 Letter Perinatal Health Care the Program. "I am pleased to inform you that the Perinatal Health Care Program has been granted a renewal for a third year with funds from the State Bureau of Maternal and Child Health. The Perinatal Health Care Program employs nurses, outreach workers, and clerical personne to provide prenatal and well-baby clinics, nutritional assessment and counseling, home visits parenting classes, transportation and medical care for low-income, high-risk mothers and infan These services are provided for the Portsmouth Health Care District. The State Bureau of Maternal and Child Health is awarding the Portsmouth Health Departmen the sum of $78,798 in federal funds to renew the program for a third year. Nc local match is required, and the program is renewable on an annual basis. I recommend approval to continue the program a third year and the transfer of $78,~98 fro the Grants Contingency Account for this portion.' Motion of Mrs. Lucas and seconded by Mr. Corprcw, that authorization be granted to con- tinue the Perinatal Health fare Program and to transfer $78,798, as requested, and was adopted by unanimous vote. 86-232 Letter from the City Manager recommending adoption of a motion to endorse "The Secretary of the Interior's Standards" as guidelines for the Commissions of Architectural Review I and I1 to complete the Certified Lccal Government criteria. "The Third Historic Preservation Ccnference was successfully held on May 3, 1986. As usual the funding for the speakers for this event originates from the Virginia Division of Historic Landmarks in the form of a grant under the Certified Local Government program.