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October 27, 2020  This program also supports evidence-based prevention, treatment and recovery support services to address stimulant misuse and use disorders, including for cocaine and methamphetamine. Discussion:  Recipients must use funding to supplement and not supplant existing opioid prevention, treatment, and recovery activities in their state. Recipients are required to describe how they will improve retention in care, using a chronic care model or other innovative model that has been shown to improve retention in care.  The use of these funds requires that only evidence-based treatments, practices and interventions for OUD be used by recipients and subgrantees. Financial Impact:  There is no financial impact to the City. Recommended Action:  Adoption of the ordinance. Next Steps Following Council Action:  Finance will complete the necessary budget adjustment. Motion by Ms. Lucas-Burke, and seconded by Mr. Battle, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: “ORDINANCE ACCEPTING STATE OPIOID RESPONSE II FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $410,000 FROM THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES AND APPROPRIATING SAID FUNDS IN THE FY 2021 GRANTS FUND FOR USE BY THE DEPARTMENT OF BHS.” Ayes: Battle, Clark, Glover, Lucas-Burke, Moody, Psimas, Rowe Nays: None 20 - 252 - Adoption of an ordinance accepting CARES Act CDBG funds in the amount of $426,191 and appropriating said sum in the FY 2021 Community Planning and Development Fund Budget for use in preventing, preparing for, and responding to COVID-19. Background:  The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, Public Law 1116-136, was signed into law on March 27, 2020.  Under the CARES Act, each CDBG entitlement jurisdiction received a special allocation of CDBG funds to be used to prevent, prepare for, and respond to COVID-19. During the first round in March 2020, the City was awarded $949,655.  An additional round of CDBG CARES Act funds has been made available for CDBG entitlements.  By letter dated September 11, 2020, HUD informed the City that its second allocation under the CARES Act is $426,191. Discussion:  The Ordinance proposed for Council consideration will appropriate the CARES Act funding.  The City is required to use the funds for CDBG-eligible activities to be carried out to prevent, prepare for, and respond to coronavirus.  The City is in the process of preparing a plan for the use of the funds. Financial Impact:  The FY 2021 Community Planning and Development Fund budget will be increased by $426,191. Recommended Action:  Adoption of the ordinance.