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December 8, 2020 Background:  There is a need to add $12,970 of program income generated by the sale of land to the appropriation for the Community Planning and Development Program for FY 2021. Discussion:  The program income funds will be included in the FY 21 Annual Action Plan.  The additional program income needs to be appropriated by City Council. Financial impact:  The funds will support activities in the existing Annual Action Plan and there will be no impact to service delivery. Recommended Action:  Adoption of the ordinance. Next Steps Following Council Action:  The funds are approved and available upon authorization of the appropriation. Motion by Mr. Battle, and seconded by Ms. Lucas-Burke, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: “ORDINANCE ACCEPTING $12,970 OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM INCOME AND APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT IN THE FY 2021 COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FUND.” Ayes: Battle, Clark, Glover, Lucas-Burke, Moody, Psimas, Rowe Nays: None 20 - 314 - Adoption of an ordinance accepting Marketing Leverage Grant Program funds in the amount of $10,000 from the Virginia Tourism Corporation and appropriating the said amount into the FY2021 Grants Fund for use by the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. Background:  The City has received a tourism grant from the Virginia Tourism Corporation for $10,000 to advertise for spring travel to Portsmouth. Discussion:  The Virginia Tourism Corporation wants to stimulate travel throughout the Commonwealth in an effort to aid the recovery of the travel and hospitality industry since the emergence of COVID-19. The coronavirus has had a devastating impact on the tourism and hospitality industries in Virginia. As the Commonwealth slowly reopens for business, Virginia Tourism is offering these grant funds as a first step to re-entry into the marketplace to spur economic activity and travel across the Commonwealth. The planned spring advertising campaign will target in-state markets, including NOVA, Richmond, Charlottesville, Lynchburg and Roanoke using itinerary video and static ads focused on Guys Golf Getaway, Couples Getaway, Girlfriends Getaway, and 48 hours of family fun. Financial Impact:  The grant requires a dollar for dollar in-kind match. It also requires partnership with local groups. The City’s partners for purposes of the grant are Olde Towne Business Association and Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve. The City has already allocated $27,000 towards the spring program in the FY 2021 budget, which serves as the required match. Recommended Action:  Adoption of the ordinance.